Grouping Doesn’t Change

This worksheet builds deeper understanding of the Associative Property by prompting students to compute grouped expressions, compare answers, and explain patterns they see. Students complete missing-number tasks and verify true/false statements involving both addition and multiplication. Comparison exercises highlight that although parentheses change position, the result remains unchanged. Learners also choose correct statements that represent the Associative Property, strengthening recognition of its structure. This worksheet helps students transition from basic identification to confident application.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Mathematics – Operations & Algebraic Thinking: Use Associative Property

Mathematics – Expressions: Compute and compare equivalent expressions

Mathematics – Mathematical Practices: Look for structure

Mathematics – Algebraic Reasoning: Determine consistency in patterns

This worksheet is part of our Associative Property Worksheets collection.