The Commutative Property of Addition: Cut and Paste

Balance equations with the commutative property in this engaging worksheet! Learners will be presented with a set of balancing problems, in which they will need to finish the equation using the commutative property of addition so that both sides are equal. To fill in the blanks, students will cut out the numbers at the bottom of the page and paste them in the correct places. 

Designed for first-grade students, this worksheet can help first graders better visualize the commutative property and learn to balance equations. An understanding of the commutative property sets students up for success with fact fluency. Additionally, students can use the commutative property to simplify and reorganize larger expressions so they can find the solution more easily.

For more practice with the commutative property of addition, try The Commutative Property of Addition: Matching, Modeling the Commutative Property of Addition With Pictures #1, and Commutative Property of Addition: Match Numbers and Shapes #1.