Let's explore traffic jams and become experts on the commutative property! Follow the directions and complete the exercise.

The commutative property is a special math rule that says the order of numbers in a multiplication problem doesn't change the result. The best way to understand it is by arranging objects in arrays (rows and columns). In this activity, you'll see how traffic jams can help explain the concept. Now you know: 3 x 4 = 12 and 4 x 3 = 12.