Order of Operations
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Objective
I can explain which operation to do first, second, and third when solving a numerical expression with whole numbers.
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Practice
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What does PEMDAS stand for? Explain how it relates to the order you solve mathematical expressions.
Explain why it is important to perform multiplication and division from left to right in an expression like 10 ÷ 2 × 3.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In the expression 12 + 6 × 2, which operation should you do first: addition or multiplication? Explain why. In the expression (8 - 3) + 10, which operation should you do first: subtraction or addition? Explain why. ”
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