🎯 Learning Goals

I can...

Apply the order of operations (PEMDAS) correctly
Solve expressions with brackets, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction
Explain my step-by-step solution clearly

Remember PEMDAS: Brackets, Exponents, Multiplication/Division (left to right), Addition/Subtraction (left to right)

📚 Part A: Basic Order of Operations

1. Solve: 8 + 6 × 3

2. Solve: (12 - 4) × 2

3. Solve: 15 ÷ 3 + 7

4. Choose the correct answer for: 4² + 3 × 2

38

22

196

14

🔥 Part B: Intermediate Challenges

5. Solve: (5 + 3)² - 12 ÷ 4

6. Solve: 2 × (9 - 5) + 3²

7. Find the error in this solution and correct it:

Problem: 6 + 2 × 4² = ?

Incorrect Solution: 6 + 2 × 4² = 8 × 16 = 128

What's wrong? ________________________________

Correct answer: ________________________________

🌟 Part C: Word Problems & Extensions

8. Sarah bought 3 packs of stickers for $4 each, plus 2 single stickers for $2 each. She paid with a $20 bill. Write and solve an expression to find her change.

Expression: ________________________________

9. Challenge: Create your own expression using all four operations and at least one set of brackets. Then solve it.

My expression: ________________________________

10. Reflection: Explain why following the order of operations is important. Give an example.