Distributive Property & Combining Like Terms Partner Activity
- Grades
- Grade 7
- Pages
- 3
- File type
- Answer key
- Included
- Subject
- Math, Algebra
- Topic
- Distributive property, Combining like terms
- Resource types
- Activities
- Answer key
- Included
- Standards
- 7.EE.A.1
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This activity is meant to be used as a "self-check" activity between partners. Each partner receives a different expression to simplify but they should both end up with the same simplified expression. If they produce different expressions, they must try to prove to the other why they think their answer is correct.
Great for checking integer rules, fraction distribution, etc.
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Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
Expand linear expressions using the distributive property
Combine terms with matching variable parts
Compare two different expressions and justify why their simplified forms agree
Teaching tips
Assign partners opposite columns and conceal the completed reference until both have explained a disagreement.
Ask learners to identify whether an error came from sign handling, distribution, or grouping like terms.
Skills covered
Expression simplification — learners distribute and combine terms.
Equivalence reasoning — different expressions are checked for a shared simplified form.
Mathematical argument — partners defend steps when results differ.
Good to know
Questions teachers ask about this resource
Do partners solve the same expression?
They solve different expressions whose simplified results are intended to match.
What happens if answers differ?
The directions ask partners to explain their reasoning and reach agreement before moving to the next question.
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Standards
Standards
- 7.EE.A.1
Core concepts
Core concepts
Distributive property
Like terms
Equivalent expressions
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