Identity property - Math Third Grade

The identity property, also known as the identity element, is a fundamental concept in mathematics that applies to both addition and multiplication.

Identity Property of Addition:
The identity property of addition states that when you add a number to zero, the sum is the original number. In other words, the identity element for addition is 0. This can be written as:
a + 0 = a
where "a" is any number.
Identity Property of Multiplication:
Similarly, the identity property of multiplication states that when you multiply a number by 1, the product is the original number. The identity element for multiplication is 1, and it can be expressed as:
a * 1 = a
where "a" is any number.

These properties are important because they help us understand the behavior of numbers when they are combined using addition or multiplication. They provide the foundation for more complex mathematical operations and are essential in algebra and higher-level mathematics.

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Number and Operations (NCTM)

Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems.

Develop understanding of fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a collection, as locations on number lines, and as divisions of whole numbers.

Use models, benchmarks, and equivalent forms to judge the size of fractions.

Algebra (NCTM)

Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.

Model problem situations with objects and use representations such as graphs, tables, and equations to draw conclusions.

Grade 3 Curriculum Focal Points (NCTM)

Number and Operations: Developing an understanding of fractions and fraction equivalence

Students develop an understanding of the meanings and uses of fractions to represent parts of a whole, parts of a set, or points or distances on a number line. They understand that the size of a fractional part is relative to the size of the whole, and they use fractions to represent numbers that are equal to, less than, or greater than 1. They solve problems that involve comparing and ordering fractions by using models, benchmark fractions, or common numerators or denominators. They understand and use models, including the number line, to identify equivalent fractions.