ORDER OF OPERATIONS

BY: AMY DUTTON

Content Area: Mathematics

Grade Level: 5th Grade

Summary: The purpose of this powerpoint is for students to learn the process and interactively practice with Order of Operations.

Learning Objective: Given equations, students will be able to apply Order of Operations with 100% accuracy.

Content Standard: Order of Operations

Accomplishment: Develop an initial understanding of how to apply Order of Operations.

The steps that you will use for this process:

1. P: Parenthesis ( )

2. E: Exponent n

3. M: Multiplication (3 x 2)

4. D: Division (4/2)

5. A: Addition (4+2)

6. S: Subtraction (4-2)

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* You must remember to work each equation in this order!*

A good way to remember the steps of this process:

Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally + n x / + -

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P E M D A S

Example: 4 / (2x9) – 3 + 4

4 / 18 – 3 + 4

4 / 18 – 3 + 64

.22 – 3 + 64

.22 – 67

-66.78

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For more help, you can visit this website:

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-seventh-grade-math/cc-7th-variables-expressions/cc-7th-order-of-operations/v/introduction-to-order-of-operations

NOW IT IS YOUR TURN TO TRY A FEW!

GOOD LUCK!!

Choose the correct answer

•10•12•13•14

Choose the correct answer

150 / (6 + 3 x 8) - 5 a. 0b. 1c. 2d. 4

Choose the correct answer

(10 – 8) x (9 + 2) + 7a. 62b. 64c. 71d. 72

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Choose the correct answer

(16 + 4) x (14 – 5) + 5 a. 170b. 175c. 180d. 185

Last, but not least… Choose the correct answer

8 x ( 2 x 10 + 9 ) – 3a. 229b. 230c. 231d. 232

CORRECT!!

We have learned and reviewed how to apply the Order of Operations. Keep practicing and keep up the good work.. After all, practice makes perfect!!

Incorrect!

TRY AGAIN! You may also go back and review the information about the process.