Using Order of Operations

Using Order of Operations

Grade 5 · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

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

Warm-Up Video

mathantics · 9:40

Math Antics - Order Of Operations

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

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

  • 2

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

  • 3

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

Practice Questions

8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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

Teacher Guide

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