Interactive
Curated OER

Order of Operations: PEMDAS

For Students 5th - 6th
In this order of operations activity, students read the PEMDAS rules and then complete a 15 question online interactive quiz.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Algebraic Equations: Algebra/Geometry Institute

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students 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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Order of Operations With Hints Version 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this order of operations instructional activity, learners solve 16 problems in which order of operations rules will be used. These are three number, two operation problems with parentheses.
Worksheet
CPM

Order of Operations

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Middle schoolers solve problems that include applying the order of operations to each expression. A nice review of the process is provided in a box at the top of the page, but it does not follow the PEMDAS acrostic. There are 15...
Worksheet
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K12 Reader

Expressions with Parentheses

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
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.
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Watch Out for Parentheses 1

For Teachers 5th Standards
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Basic Math Order of Operations 1 Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this order of operations worksheet, students solve 16 problems in which order of operations rules will be used. No examples of PEMDAS are given. All four number operations will be needed.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Order of Operations (J)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students learn to solve a problem in which there is more than one operation. Students read the rules and analyze the examples provided before solving the 5 problems. A memory device is provided to help students.
Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Order of Operations

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
It's the classic please excuse my dear aunt sally strategy to remembering the order of operations. Young mathematicians practice to develop an understanding of the order of operations. Examples and practice problems include...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Find the Value of Expressions Using the Order of Operations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
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...
Interactive
Curated OER

Order of Operations

For Students 4th - 8th
In this order of operations worksheet, students complete problems containing parenthesis, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students complete 10 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra 1: Evaluating Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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...
Interactive
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Speed Math Deluxe

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Play this interactive math game and practice your order of operation rules at the same time. If you can't remember just click on the link "order of operations," for a quick refresher!
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Order of Operations Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At this site from WyzAnt, students can practice their use of Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally with these ten questions before revealing the step-by-step work and checking their answers. Knowledge of the FOIL Method and the rules of...