Lesson 1

Order of Operations

Est. Class Sessions: 2
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Standards for Mathematical Practice

MP1.
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP2.
Reason quantitatively.
MP7.
Look for and make use of structure.

Students learn the conventional order of operations for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including parentheses. A game, Operation Target, provides practice with this order and with basic math facts.

Content in this Lesson

  • Following the conventional order of operations [E5].
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Materials for Students

Daily Practice and Problems Lesson Homework Assessment

Student Books

 Student Guide

Teacher Resources

 Teacher Guide - digital

Supplies for Students

calculator that follows order of operations (scientific)

Materials for the Teacher

Unit 7 Assessment Record
Math Facts Class Record
2 calculators, one that follows the order of operations and one that does not

Materials Preparation

Triangle Flash Cards. Prepare copies of the Triangle Flash Cards on heavier paper or card stock. Have students cut apart each set and store them in an envelope. You may want to provide each student with two sets, one to use at school and one to take home.

Assessment in this Lesson

Assessment Expectation Assessed

Order of Operations Quiz
Teacher Guide - digital
E5.
Follow the order of operations.

DPP Item A
Triangle Flash Cards: 2s and 3s
Teacher Guide
E9.
Demonstrate fluency with the division facts for the 2s and 3s.