Associative Property of Multiplication Using Models
Visualize the associative property of multiplication on algebraic expressions in this activity.
Task 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Task 2
How are the groupings of the blocks related to the position of the parentheses in the equations?
Task 3
Why are parentheses called “grouping symbols”?
Task 4
How do the positions of the parentheses affect the final product?