Commutative property of multiplication

The  exercise appears under the 3rd grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise practices changing the order of factors in a multiplication problem and seeing how it affects the product.

Types of problems
There is one type of problem in this exercise:
 * 1) Complete the equation.: This problem asks the student to fill in the blank to complete the equation.

Strategies
Basic knowledge of the commutative property and multiplication is required for this exercise.
 * 1) There are visuals to assist students if they are having trouble completing the equation.

Real-life Applications

 * 1) Multiplication is needed and used by mechanics for repairing cars by multiplying when they overhaul the engine, measure the pistons or just to put in a new gearbox or engine.