🔍 Part 1: Identifying Operations

Instructions: Look at each number sentence and circle the operation symbols. Then write what each operation does.

a) 15 + 8 = 23

b) 42 - 17 = 25

c) 6 × 9 = 54

d) 48 ÷ 8 = 6

🧮 Part 2: Solving Number Sentences

Instructions: Solve these number sentences. Show your working in the boxes below.

a) 27 + 35 = _______

b) 84 - 29 = _______

c) 12 × 7 = _______

d) 96 ÷ 12 = _______

🎯 Part 3: Order of Operations (GEMA)

Remember GEMA: Grouping (brackets), Exponents, Multiplication and Addition/Subtraction (left to right)

a) 5 + 3 × 4 = _______

b) (8 + 2) × 6 = _______

c) 24 ÷ 4 + 7 = _______

d) 15 - (3 + 2) × 2 = _______

a) 6 + 4 × 2

b) (9 - 5) ÷ 2

💡 Part 4: Explaining Your Thinking

Addition: ________________________________________________

Subtraction: ________________________________________________

Multiplication: ________________________________________________

Division: ________________________________________________

🌟 Part 5: Extension Challenge

For advanced learners:

Using addition: _______ + _______ = 20

Using subtraction: _______ - _______ = 20

Using multiplication: _______ × _______ = 20

Using division: _______ ÷ _______ = 20

( _______ _______ _______ ) _______ _______ = 30

👥 Part 6: Peer Feedback

Instructions: Swap worksheets with a partner and check their work. Use these prompts: