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Order of Operations Task Cards (1) PrintablesOrder of Operations Task Cards (1) Printables
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Order of Operations Task Cards (1)

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See how well learners know how to solve expressions using the order of operations. Use this packet that includes 28 task cards that requires pupils to evaluate expressions with variables, solve expressions using the correct order of operations, and rewrite expressions using parentheses to make them true. They keep track of their answers in a graphic organizer.

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Concepts

order of operations, pemdas, parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use in small learning groups or as a review before an assessment
  • Laminate the cards for continued use in the classroom

Classroom Considerations

  • Best printed in color, but printing in black and white does not affect the quality
  • Pupils should have a basic understanding of the order of operations
  • Can be used as a way to monitor progress

Pros

  • Comes with an answer key
  • Provides a different level of problem solving on each card

Cons

  • None

Common Core

3.OA.B.5 3.OA.C.7 3.NBT.A.2 3.NBT.A.3 4.OA.A.3 5.OA.A.1 5.OA.A.2

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