Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How to Defeat a Dragon With Math

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
Activity
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Intelli Gum: A Success Story

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Introduce polynomial operations to your middle school students using the highly engaging story of ?IntelliGum?. This one-of-a-kind gum, when chewed regularly, and in appropriate quantities, will make you smarter. As part of this creative...
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Math Equation Solver

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve math problems using order of operations like PEMDAS, BEDMAS and BODMAS. This calculator solves math equations that add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative numbers and exponential numbers. You can also include...
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Removing Grouping Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains removing grouping symbols like parentheses, braces, and brackets. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...