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Order of Operations Practice

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Order of Operations Practice

Mathematical symbols and operations

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To

Today I am learning to:

• Identify and apply the order of operations when solving expressions involving multiplication and addition

• Understand the correct sequence of operations to solve mathematical expressions accurately

Remember: Multiply Then Add!

📚 Part 1: Step-by-Step Practice

1. Solve: 5 + 3 × 2

First, I multiply: 3 × 2 = _______

Then, I add: 5 + _______ = _______

2. Solve: 4 × 6 + 7

First, I multiply: 4 × 6 = _______

Then, I add: _______ + 7 = _______

3. Solve: 2 + 5 × 3

First, I multiply: _______ × _______ = _______

Then, I add: _______ + _______ = _______

4. Solve: 10 + 2 × 7

First, I multiply: _______ × _______ = _______

Then, I add: _______ + _______ = _______

✏️ Part 2: Independent Challenge

5. Circle the operation you would do FIRST in each expression:

8 + 4 × 3:

Addition
Multiplication

6 × 2 + 9:

Addition
Multiplication

15 + 3 × 5:

Addition
Multiplication

6. Solve these expressions. Show your working:

a) 3 × 3 + 12 = _______

b) 9 + 4 × 5 = _______

7. Extension Challenge: Solve this expression with brackets:

(3 + 2) × 4 + 6 = _______

8. Explain in your own words: Why do we multiply before we add?

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