Curated OER
Simple Use of Parentheses #3
Do your mathematicians know how to use parentheses in equations? Give them a activity to hone their skills in order of operations. They work out 20 simple problems involving parentheses, then choose which problem out of six adds up to a...
Curriculum Corner
Order of Operations Task Cards (2)
Young mathematicians use their PEMDAS knowledge to solve 20 different task cards. They evaluate expressions to find the answer of multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and exponential problems. Then, they record their answers...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Challenge: Parentheses, Please!
Given a string of numbers and math symbols, learners take the challenge to insert parenthesis in the proper places to reach certain solutions. This is a challenge, indeed, an engaging enrichment for those who need a little more math!
Charleston School District
Solving Equations with the Distributive Property
Now there are parentheses in these equations? As the lessons continue in this series, equations get progressively more complex. Eighth graders solve equations by applying the distributive property before using inverse operations.
Inside Mathematics
How Old Are They?
Here is a (great) lesson on using parentheses! The task requires the expression of ages using algebraic expressions, including the distributive property. Pupils use their expressions to determine the individual ages.
Curated OER
Adding & Subtracting (Combining) Integers
Maintain a positive atmosphere in your math class with this fun instructional activity on adding and subtracting integers. After first explaining the rules for combining positive and negative numbers, this resource uses a comic strip...
Mathed Up!
Powers, Roots, and BIDMAS
Reinforce math skills with an eight-page exercise that stretches scholars' computation muscles through 13 order of operation problems.
Willow Tree
Order of Operations
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 absolute...
Lorain County Community College
Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
Multiple-step problems don't have to equal tough problems. This worksheet provides a list of steps needed to go through multi-step equations that include combining like terms and distributing. With ten problems total, your learners will...
Curated OER
Make It True
In this operations worksheet, students solve a word problem involving the math operations in order. Students complete 1 complicated higher order thinking problem.
Lorain County Community College
Solving Linear Equations
Put your mathematicians to the test and see if they can solve this activity full of multi-step equations with rational numbers. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with fractions and decimals to solve for x. The top of the activity has...
Math Worksheets Land
Properties of Operations as Strategies - Guided Lesson
Math properties can be tricky, but this worksheet's visual approach makes them accessible to young learners. First, they apply the associative property by filling in the blanks of an equivalent equation, concluding that the values are...
Curated OER
Combining Like Terms
In this worksheet, algebra learners solve and complete 20 different equations that include combining like terms. First, they identify and define like terms and how they can be combined in solving an equation. Then, students combine like...
Curated OER
Fraction Fun
Learners solve 22 problems in which simple fractions with like denominators are added, subtracted and compared. Good practice for your third and fourth graders!
Curated OER
Order of Operations - Add/Subtract
In this order of operations worksheet, middle schoolers complete addition and subtraction problems with parenthesis and 3 and 4 digit numbers. Students complete 9 problems.
Curated OER
Order of Operations- Square Numbers Math Worksheet
In this order of operations worksheet, students complete 20 problems that include square numbers. They add, subtract, and multiply with square numbers following the rule for the use of parentheses.
Curated OER
Order of Operations- One Digit Whole Numbers Math Worksheet
In this order of operations worksheets, students complete 20 problems with one digit whole numbers. They add, subtract, and multiply while following the rules for order of operations with and without parentheses.
Illustrative Mathematics
Words to Expressions 1
Designed as a follow-up to the lesson plan titled Watch Out for Parenthesis 1, this activity asks young learners to write an equation for the calculation described with words rather than numbers and symbols. The treasure that 5th graders...
CPM
Order of Operations
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...
Curated OER
Order of Operations
In this order of operations worksheet, students solve and complete 7 different problems that include using the order of operations or PEMDAS. First, they simplify expressions inside grouping symbols and then any terms containing...
Virginia Department of Education
Using Order of Operations and Exploring Properties
If you need some creative ways to teach the order of operations, use a series of activities that focus on properties. Each instructional activity uses different materials and works as a stand-alone activity, or can build upon the...
Curated OER
Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
In this polynomials worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include addition and subtraction of various polynomials. First, they remove the parentheses and group like terms together. Then, students add or subtract like...
Curated OER
Simplifying Equations
In this simplifying equations instructional activity, students solve 11 different problems related to simplifying equations. They first place the correct symbol between each of the number listed and then, find the opposite number as the...
Curated OER
Expressions from Sentences
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite sentences into algebraic equations using variables and solve for the unknown. There are 10 interactive questions with an answer key.