PBS
Pbs: Simplifying an Algebraic Expression
Simplify expressions with rational numbers using the distributive property of multiplication. This student-generated video focuses on using the distributive property to create equivalent expressions when multiplying by negative numbers...
Math2
Math2.org: Basic Algebraic Identities
The basic identities and properties of addition and multiplication are listed. No explanation, simply the identities.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Multiplication Sentences 1
Learn about basic multiplication equations, and practice completing the multiplication sentences.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Foil Practice Worksheet
At this site from WyzAnt, after students complete the ten questions, they can click on the question number to see a step-by-step solution to the problem. This instant feedback will give students the idea of whether or not they are on the...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Distribution Worksheet
Ten distribution problems are provided in this worksheet from WyzAnt. An answer sheet is also available for checking the students solutions. The distributive skills required are limited to having one term (either a constant or a sign) in...
Other
Brown Math: Distributive Laws and Mistakes
Why is it legal to factor 2x+2y as 2(x+y), but not x sauared +y squared as (x+y)squared? This site there are the distributive laws are separated from the distributive "mistakes," in an easy-to-understand discussion. Logarithms and trig...
Other
Dan's Math: Basic Skills Topics
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of various basic topics in arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra. Order of operations, exponents, square roots, variables, and combining terms are just a few of the many topics covered.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Algebra Help
Heres a comprehensive review of the basics of algebra. WyzAnt includes lessons on varied topics, calculators that show step-by-step solutions, and interactive worksheets for practicing and testing your skills. Just choose a topic and use...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Single Variable Division Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve single variable division equations
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Math Patterns 1
Identify arithmetic patterns (including ones in the addition or multiplication tables), and explain them using properties of operations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Zero Product Principle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor polynomial equations and apply the Zero-Product Property to solve them.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiply and Divide Powers (Integer Exponents)
In this exercise, students practice using exponent rules to evaluate expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly, or to review the concepts in a video.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiply Powers
Rewrite products of powers with the same base. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or get hints.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Decimals, Expressions, Operations
Twenty problems presented on the topics: working with expressions, using the distributive property, decimal place value and decimal operations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Multiplying More Than Two Factors
Multiplying by more than one factor can be easy when you break the numbers down. Learn this problem solving strategy and others in this short lesson that demonstrates how to multiply with several factors. This lesson includes specific...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Multiplication Property of Exponents
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Flipchart will show students how to multiply numbers with exponents.
Other
Resources for Implementation: School Mural
A lesson that teaches students about multiplication concepts and properties by using technology to create a number sentence to determine area and to use Distributive Property to solve multiplication problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Simplify Products or Quotients
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Simplify products or quotients of single variable expressions
Common Core Sheets
Common Core Sheets: The Number System 7.ns.2c Worksheets
Print or create worksheets or flashcards to assess students' understanding of multiplication of rational numbers with Commutative Property.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Fisher Boat: Decimals
On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario on a fishing boat. Those skills include creating patterns of decimal numbers, describing relationships between multiplication facts ,and being...
Kent State University
Kent State University: Solving Equations Involving Rational Exponents [Pdf]
A helpful resource for students to help them understand working with rational exponents. Explains what they are and the properties to know when solving problems, and provides nine example problems with detailed solutions.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Faq: Closure
This site explains closure and has a link to a response from Dr. math regarding this topic. The site explains why the real numbers are closed under the operation of multiplication. The site gives an example of an operation which the real...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Introduction to Solving Equations
Sixth graders work with the concept of equality and balance to solve one and two-step algebraic equations.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Inequalities
This University of Saskatchewan looks at the basic rules of solving inequalities, concentrating on inequalities with absolute values. Includes example problems and exercises with their solutions.