Curated OER
Expressions with Parentheses
For this expression worksheet, students solve a total of 6 problems involving order of operations and which one should be performed 1st and 2nd. Students also write expressions and their values.
K12 Reader
Expressions with Parentheses
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.
Curated OER
Interpreting Algebraic Expressions
Interpreting algebraic expressions is a fundamental skill in beginning algebra. This lesson approaches the task in numerous ways. First, learners assess their understanding with a short worksheet on converting between words and...
Curated OER
Problem Solving: Break a Problem into Parts
Learners work with the strategy of breaking a problem into parts in order to solve it. They write an expression with parentheses for each of the first three problems, and solve the problem, and use information from a table to answer the...
EngageNY
The Order of Operations
Future mathematicians learn how to evaluate numerical expressions by applying the order of operations. They evaluate similar-looking expressions to see how the location of parentheses and exponents affects the value.
Curriculum Corner
Order of Operations Task Cards (1)
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...
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!
Curated OER
Five Simplify With Parentheses and Absolute Value Problems
In this grouping symbols instructional activity, students simplify five interactive expressions containing a single number, grouping symbols and signs. The solutions are provided and new number may be placed in each problem.
Curated OER
Simplify expressions and Combine Like Terms
Students will use the distributive property to simply expressions by removing parentheses from the expression. Like terms will then be combined to completely simplify the expression.
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.
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...
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...
Curated OER
Tenses and Time Expressions
Now that your class has worked to understand verb tenses and time expressions, assess them on their understanding and application. Seven questions are provided here; for each, English language learners (or young native speakers) must...
Curated OER
Easy Applications
In this math worksheet, students solve 16 problems that involve division, multiplication, addition, and subtraction. Students also solve 26 problems with parentheses and exponents.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Interpreting Algebraic Expressions
The title of this lesson should be "Algebraic Expressions Four Ways." Not only will your class be translating verbal descriptions of algebraic expressions to symbols, but also working with their geometric interpretation via area as well...
Curated OER
The Distributive Property
MIddle schoolers use the distributive property to combine terms in six expressions. They write nine expressions in simplest form. Young scholars perform one mental math problem, describing how they would solve the multiplication mentally.
Curated OER
Order of Operations With Hints Version 1
In this order of operations worksheet, students solve 16 problems in which order of operations rules will be used. These are three number, two operation problems with parentheses.
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.
Curated OER
Using Parentheses With Computation
In this computations instructional activity, 4th graders solve 7 written expressions utilizing the mathematical strategy of solving what is in parentheses first and then completing the rest of the expression.
Curated OER
Simplifying Complex Fractions/Expressions
In this simplifying complex fractions and expressions worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include simplifying fractions. First, they determine the least common denominator of all fractions with the complex fraction....
Illustrative Mathematics
Watch Out for Parentheses 1
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 that 5th graders are...
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...