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Order of Operations WorksheetOrder of Operations Worksheet
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Exeter Township School District
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4th - 6th
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Order of Operations

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Young mathematicians analyze computation errors by three hypothetical learners. It begins with a scenario that presents an equation that includes addition, multiplication, division, and subtraction. According to the order of operations, one cannot simply solve from left to right, but follow the rules to arrive at the correct answer. The comprehensive worksheet is a must for pupils to show what they know.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

order of operations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Distribute at the end of a unit on the order of operations to check for understanding
  • Go over the sheet in class and have a grand discussion of responses

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should be familiar with the order of operations

Pros

  • The two-page resource contains five open-ended response questions for learners to explain their thinking

Cons

  • None

Common Core

4.OA.A.3 5.OA.A.1 5.OA.A.2 MP1 MP2

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