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Order of Operations Puzzles

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Order of Operations Puzzles

🎯 Learning Goals

I can...

✓ Apply the order of operations (BEDMAS) to solve mathematical expressions

✓ Use brackets, exponents, division, multiplication, addition, and subtraction in the correct sequence

✓ Check my work by following each step carefully

Success Criteria:

• I can identify which operation to do first, second, third, etc.

• I can solve expressions with multiple operations correctly

• I can explain my thinking step by step

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

🧩 Part 1: Order Detective - Multiple Choice

1. What is the first step to solve: 3 + 4 × 2?

Add 3 + 4

Multiply 4 × 2

Add all numbers together

2. Solve: (5 + 3) × 2

11

16

13

3. What is 2³ + 4 × 3?

20

30

72

4. Which operations should be done first? (Check all that apply)

Brackets ( )

Exponents ²

Addition +

Subtraction -

🔍 Part 2: Step-by-Step Solutions

5. Solve: 12 ÷ 3 + 2 × 4

Show each step:

Step 1: _______________

Step 2: _______________

Final Answer: _______________

6. Solve: 15 - (2 + 3) × 2

Show each step:

Step 1: _______________

Step 2: _______________

Step 3: _______________

Final Answer: _______________

7. Create your own expression using all BEDMAS operations:

Now solve it step by step:

🌟 Extension Challenge

8. Advanced Problem: Solve: 4² - 3 × (8 ÷ 2) + 5
9. Real-World Application: A store sells pencils for $2 each and erasers for $1 each. If you buy 3 pencils and 4 erasers, but get a $3 discount, write an expression and solve it.

Expression: _______________

Total Cost: $ _______________

🎯 Differentiation Support:

• Use a highlighter to colour-code each operation type

• Work with a partner to check each step

• Use a calculator to verify your final answers

• Draw pictures or use manipulatives if helpful

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