Number PropertyMatching Game

Also used as Interactive Math Journal

7th Grade CCSS7.NS.1, 7.NS.2

-5 + 8 = 8 + (-5)

-5 x 3 = 3 x (-5)

(7 + 4) + 2=7 + (4 +2)

Commutative Property of Addition

Commutative Property of Multiplication

Associative Property of Addition

2 x (3 x 4) = (2 x 3) x 4

8 x 1 = 8

4 + 0 = 4

Associative Property of Multiplication

Multiplication Property of 1/Identity Property

Addition Property of Zero

5 + (-5) = 0

6 x 0 = 0

4 + 5 + (-4) = 4+ (-4) + 5=

0 + 5=5

Additive Inverse Property

Multiplication Property of Zero

Fill in 3 properties used to solve:

Instructions:All examples are set up across from their number property. Keep one set intact as answer key.

Answer to final slide:Step 1: Commutative Property of AdditionStep 2: Additive Inverse PropertyStep 3: Addition Property of Zero

Additional Instructions:1. Print slides 2-4 for the number of students you have.2. If you are using without the journal, laminate the sheets at this time.3. Use paper cutter to cut properties and their examples.4. Create a complete set of properties and their answers for each student. Make sure

to shuffle from their original order.5. If you are not making the journal, the students can now use the cards to match. 6. If you are making a journal entry, instruct students on the order you’d like the

properties glued down.7. Next, have students determine which example goes with each property. I made sure

students knew not to glue until I had checked their answers!