1. Show how Irma and Jacob can use the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4 to write number sentences for the whole numbers below. Remember to follow the order of operations.
    1. 10
    2. 14
    3. 21
    4. 3
  2. Find the largest and smallest whole number possible with the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4. Follow the rules of Operation Target.
  3. Jackie wrote the number sentence below. Is her number sentence true?

    1 + 32 − 4 = 6

Mr. Moreno added exponents to the Order of Operations:

Order of Operations:
  1. Do calculations in parentheses.
  2. Calculate any exponents.
  3. Do all multiplications and divisions in order from left to right.
  4. Do all additions and subtractions in order from left to right.
  1. Shannon, Ming, and Roberto write different number sentences for making four with the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4. Is each sentence true? If not, use parentheses to fix the sentence so it is true.
  2. The students decide to add exponents to the Operation Target game. Use the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 to write a number sentence for the numbers below. Remember to follow the order of operations and try to use exponents for these targets.
    1. 19
    2. 7
    3. 13
    1. 5
    2. 36
  3. Pick your own target number and create a number sentence using the same rules as for Question 6.