Using Order of Operations

5thMath45 min

Learning Objective

I can solve math problems with multiple operations using the order of operations (PEMDAS).

Lesson Flow

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10 min

Math Antics - Order Of Operations

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The order of operations tells you which math operations to do first to get the correct answer.

  • The order of operations is: parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division, and addition and subtraction.

  • When there is a mix of multiplication and division (or addition and subtraction), you work from left to right.

Practice

14 min

8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Solve: 10 + 2 × (5 - 1). Show each step.

Teacher Guide

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