Scholastic
Study Jams! Order of Operations
Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally! Sort of like an animated slide show, this lesson walks fifth graders through the order of operations. Also included are a sing-along karaoke video, key vocabulary with definitions, and a seven-question...
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.
National Security Agency
A Balancing Act: Solving Multi-Step Equations
Wow! Put on that thinking cap and solve multi-step equations. To solve equations, learners review the use of the distributive property and combining like terms. This three-day lesson comes with about 20 pages of worksheets, warm-ups,...
Curated OER
Solving Algebraic Equations: Algebra/Geometry Institute
Learners solve problems using PEMDAS. In this algebraic equations lesson, students evaluate expressions using real number properties. They play "Math Jeopardy" to reinforce the order of operations.
Curated OER
Order of Operations: PEMDAS
In this order of operations worksheet, learners read the PEMDAS rules and then complete a 15 question online interactive quiz.
Curated OER
PEMDAS
Sixth graders use the mneumonic device to help them remember orderof operation. In this algebra instructional activity, 6th graders apply PEMDAS to help them equations. They evaluate equations through PEMDAS.
Curated OER
PEMDAS: Parentheses and Exponents
In this order of operations worksheet, middle schoolers solve 16 problems in which the PEMDAS rules are applied. The problems include exponents. The page has examples and rules. The second page available here gives students instruction...
Curated OER
Easy Applications
In this math worksheet, students solve 16 problems that involve division, multiplication, addition, and subtraction. Students also solve 26 problems with parentheses and exponents.
Curated OER
MS Math Order of Operations
Seventh graders create a mnemonic device which correctly represents the order of operations. They simplify expressions by correctly following the order of operations. Students use PEMDAS-parentheses, exponents, multiplication,...
Curated OER
Order of Operations and Two-Step Equations
Solve two-step equations using order of operation in this algebra lesson. Young mathematicians evaluate functions through substitution and apply the properties of exponents and negatives correctly. They complete the order of operation...
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Peanut Butter and Jelly and Order of Operations
Study order of operations using a peanut butter and jelly sandwich activity as your guide. The class watches you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich based on a volunteer's instructions. They discuss the importance of following...
Illustrative Mathematics
Watch Out for Parentheses 1
Parentheses are an important tool in the algebraic toolbox in regard to the structure of the algebraic equation. They are the beginning of the standard order of operations rule, the P in PEMDAS. The central question...
Curated OER
Order of Operations
Sixth graders participate in an introductory lesson on the order of operations. In this order of operations lesson, 6th graders watch a video clip and a SMART Notebook or PowerPoint presentation of the concept. They apply a pneumonic...
Curated OER
"Zero-ing" In On Integers
Students add and subtract integers. In this integer instructional activity, students use models to demonstrte the addition and subtraction of integers. They describe zero pairs and write steps to add and subtract integers.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Calendar Fun Operations
Middle schoolers explore the concept order of operations. In this order of operations lesson, students make a song about the order of operations in groups. Middle schoolers practice working problems using order of operations.
Curated OER
Order of Operation
Students solve problems using the order of operation. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems using the PEMDAS. They work from the inside of a parentheses on outward as they solve the problem correctly.
Curated OER
Order of Operations
Sixth graders are introduced to the concept of the orders of operations. The skills of using exponents are needed before trying the new concept. Students can be separated in groups for scaffolding.
Curated OER
Multiplying Polynomials
Students explore multiplying polynomials. They observe solving polynomials using the standard order of operations, FOIL, and the box method. Throughout the demonstration, students explore strategies of solving word problems such as...
Curated OER
Algebra 1: Evaluating Expressions
Students discover how to apply the order of operations to evaluating algebraic expressions. In pairs, they solve problems by placing the order of operations steps in correct order. As an exit slip, students write paragraphs about an...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Defeat a Dragon With Math
Having trouble remembering the order of operations? Garth Sundem creates a world in which PEMDAS is the hero but only heroic when in the proper order. [3:46]
PBS
Pbs: Order of Operations: Flocabulary's Pemdas Lesson
Watch and listen to a recitation of the order of operations set to hip-hop music. This video focuses on PEMDAS as the acronym for order of operations and demonstrates the concept by walking through a problem in the correct order.
Math.com
Math.com: The Language of Algebra: Order of Operations
The algebra resource investigates the order of operations. Definitions, detailed examples, and practice problems are included.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Order of Operations
Brush up on your math skills relating to the order of operations then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Order of Operations and Evaluating Expressions
Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally. This sentence takes on greater meaning when students realize it will assist them in remembering the all-important order of mathematical operations. A lesson plan, several interactive practice pages, and...