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Find the Value of Expressions Using the Order of Operations
Here is another great way to introduce order of operations using "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally." Pre-determined small groups work cooperatively to solve expressions. Afterward, they write a journal entry to explain the steps they...
Curated OER
Fractions and Arithmetic
Fifth and sixth graders complete fraction problems involving mixed numbers, word problems, addition of fractions, variables in fractions, and more. They complete five problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Watch out for Parentheses
It is important for the algebra learner to understand the use of parentheses. Mathematicians of all levels can make errors with nested parentheses. This will give them some practice. It makes for a good class starter or quick assessment.
Curated OER
Know and Use Square Numbers
In this multiplication instructional activity, students solve 29 problems in which a number is multiplied by itself. The problems are presented as a base number with an exponent of 2.
Curated OER
Multiplication Sequences
In this math worksheet, students learn that a sequence is a set of numbers which follows a mathematical rule. Students look at math sequences and fill in the missing numbers and also explain in words what the pattern is. Some of the...
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Square Numbers
In this squaring numbers worksheet, students learn that an exponent of 2 means the number is multiplied by itself or squared. Students solve 12 problems in which numbers are squared.
Curriculum Corner
Order of Operations Task Cards (2)
Young mathematicians use their PEMDAS knowledge to solve 20 different task cards. They evaluate expressions to find the answer of multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and exponential problems. Then, they record their answers...
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Common Factors and Common Multiples and Simple Exponents
Young scholars explore factors and multiples. In this factors and multiples lesson, students learn the vocabulary words factor, common factor, multiple and common multiple. Young scholars view examples of each and then complete activity...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 5 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 5)
Reinforce math vocabulary with a set of flashcards. Twenty-two cards offer either a bold-faced word card or a corresponding definition card equipped with an example and labels. Terms include factor, repeating decimal, unit fraction, and...
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Cutting Up in Class, Fractal Style
Students create three-dimension models demonstrating exponents, multiplying and dividing of fractions, and the use of repeating patterns in tessellations, mirror images, and tiling.
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Assessment for the California Mathematics Standards Grade 5
Test young mathematicians' knowledge with an assessment aligned to California's fifth grade state standards. The exam covers a multitude of concepts including fractions and decimals, positive and negative numbers, measurement; and how to...
Curated OER
Order of Operations Reminder Poster
In this math instructional activity, students use this reminder poster to remember order of operations. Students read the hints that are written inside a woman: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally (parentheses, exponents, multiply and...
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Reteach: Decimals and Metric Measurement
In this decimals and metric measurement worksheet, students read about multiplying and dividing powers of 10, then complete 4 problems. Next, students read about the metric system and convert 9 given measurements as instructed. A...
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Math Homework: Fractions
In this fractions learning exercise, students complete true/false questions, find equivalent fractions and use order of operations to solve problems that included exponents.
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Measurement
Fifth graders complete measurement problems where they use powers of ten, read metric measurement tools, estimate measurements, and more. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders complete 10 problems.
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Simplifying Exponential Expressions
This exponential expression resource has each of the class members determine the value of given exponential expressions. They use their calculator to find the values and identify patterns. Besides writing the numbers exponentially, they...
Granite School District
5th Grade CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Develop the academic language of fifth grade mathematicians with this list of Common Core vocabulary. Accompanied by a series of word cards that support each term with examples and images, this resource is a valuable tool for any fifth...
Lane Community College
Review Sheets: Basic Mathematics 1
Here is a worksheet that is 3/4 fraction practice and 1/4 skills guide. The problems are organized by concept and each section bullet points the skills needed to accomplish them. The problems are straightforward practice with word...
Curated OER
Drop it or not?
Learners explore fractions. In this fraction instructional activity, students play an interactive game and use manipulatives to practice working with fractions.
K12 Reader
Expressions with Parentheses
Introduce your class to the order of operations. Included here is a reading passage that explains the concepts and provides an example and five related questions for individuals to answer.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
The Power of Ten: Building a Magnitude Model
Add visual representation to teaching place value with a magnitude model. Using adding machine tape, pupils build a linear place value strip from 1 to 100.
Teacher Created Resources
PEMDAS: Order of Operations
Learners complete algebraic equations. They learn the algebraic order of operations and the acronym, PEMDAS, to help them remember the correct order of operations. Pupils complete algebraic equations using the order of operations.
Curated OER
Lesson Plan 3: Order of Operation
Order of operations is foundational for the future study of algebra. With ample time for instruction and independent practice these activities will help your class improve their understanding of this important concept. Includes the...
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The Number Tool Box
In this solving a math terms crossword puzzle learning exercise, students read the clues across and down and write the math terms in the blanks. Students write 19 answers.