Basic Distribution Skills

This worksheet introduces students to the Distributive Property through a clear progression of problem types. It begins with multiplication over addition and subtraction, then transitions into factoring form to strengthen reverse distribution skills. Students also practice applying the property with negative numbers and fractional or decimal coefficients. The organized sections allow learners to see how the Distributive Property applies consistently, even when the numbers become more complex. This worksheet is excellent for building foundational fluency and ensuring students understand the structure of distribution. Teachers can use it for guided practice, homework, or targeted intervention.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Mathematics – Expressions & Equations: Apply the Distributive Property

Mathematics – Algebraic Thinking: Rewrite expressions using structure

Mathematics – Number Sense: Work with integers, fractions, and decimals

Mathematics – Procedural Fluency: Simplify numeric expressions

This worksheet is part of our Distributive Property Worksheets collection.