Order of Operations

Introduction

Miss Taylor's 5th Grade Math 

Order of Operations Equations 

Steps, understanding, practice!

 

 

On this WEB Quest you are going to learn and practice using the order of operations (PEMDAS) when completing a math problem.

Task

If given a math equation, to solve for the correct answer which order would you solve the problem. For instance 7+(2+3)x2=?. You would do what first ?



watch the videos provided. Try the problem above on your own then complete the set of problems provided with your group

PEMDAS



example of PEMDAS equations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n69LZ9ScRw



PEMDAS song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdgcItiemoY

 

Group 1 :

7-2^3=

9x(1+1)=

(1+6)+7=

2+3 x 4 =

 

Group 2 :

 

(4+3) x (2+5)=

7-2 x 3=

16- 2^3=

9+ (4-3)=

 

 

Process

the order of operations is remembered by PEMDAS:

Parentheses first

exponents

multiply

divide

addition

subtraction



No matter the order the problem is set in you go in order of the operations.

Evaluation

The biggest thing I am looking for is to see if you and your group can remember the order of operations and follow PEMDAS no matter the order of the problem. 

Conclusion

This page is to help you understand and get practice with the order of operations and being able to follow the order that is PEMDAS. It is to get fifth graders familiar with and more comfortable with the concept before larger equations are given. 

Teacher Page

I am Miss Taylor. The fifth grade lead teacher ! I am committed to making sure the scholars are able to understand, apply, and master  the concepts learned in math. Outside of the web quests I am very hands on and creative with my ways of teaching and helping students grasp concepts. I am available for tutoring and answering any questions needed.