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5th grade simplify expressions using order of operations Spin the wheel game - Operations containing different signs are solved in an order with respect to the signs present in that equation. For a classic case of an equation containing all the signs, brackets (parentheses) will come first followed by exponents, multiplication, division, addition and subtraction in that order. The acronym for this order in solving order of operations problems is PEMDAS also referred to in some cases as BODMAS. Students simply have to spin the wheel by hitting on the start and stop button. The decision to start and stop is yours; however, it will randomly determine how many points you can earn at a time. This math fun game is for 4th, 5th and 6th grade.

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5th grade simplify expressions using order of operations Spin the wheel game

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5th grade simplify expressions using order of operations Spin the wheel game. Operations containing different signs are solved in an order with respect to the signs present in that equation. For a classic case of an equation containing all the signs, brackets (parentheses) will come first followed by exponents, multiplication, division, addition and subtraction in that order.

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Objectives & Outcomes

Students will be able to apply order of operations when computing with whole numbers, excluding exponents.

Materials Needed

Procedure

Opening to Lesson

Ask students how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Have students write down their directions with a partner.

CFU: As the students give their directions, make the sandwich as a demonstration for the class, doing EXACTLY what the students say.

Body of Lesson

Direct Teaching

Talk with students about the importance of giving exact directions in the right order, not only when making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but when choosing the order of operations when solving a problem. Just like with sandwiches, if we go out of order, we won't get the correct result... review order of operation on board.

CFU: Discuss introduction activity and go over the order of operation and corresponding rules *Remind students that the multiplication and division steps are a group which work from left to right: multiplication does not come before division. This is the same with addition and subtraction.

Guided Practice 1

Show students a sample math problem: "To find out the answer to this problem you must use the order of operations, which means that all of the operations you have already learned must be calculated in a certain order: PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication & Division, Addition & Subtraction)."

CFU: Solve one problem as a class. Give the stick example 7- (2+1) and show how the answer is 4. Explain that if you ignore the parentheses and just go in order from left to right, you get 6 as your answer. But if you start inside the parentheses (adding 2 and 1 to get 3, you get the correct answer of 4.

Guided Practice 2

Complete the 2 problems on their worksheet and compare answers with their partner.

Example 1: 4+5 x 6 -7 | Mult. 5 x 6=30 | Add. 4 + 30-7=34-7 | Sub. 34-7=27 |

Example 2: (Real World): Joe buys 2 shirts at $8.00 each. He also buys a pair of jeans for $20.00 that gets a $3.00 discount. Write a numerical expression and solve. (2 x $8.00)+($20.00-$3.00)
|Par. (2 x 8)=16 and (20 - 3)=17 | Addition $16+$17=$33

Example 3: 4 x ((3 x (2^2)-1)
| Par ((3 x (2^2)-1) | Exp. 2^2=4 |Mult. 3 x 4 -1 | Sub. 12-1=11

Independent Practice

Ask students to work as a group to put their dominoes in the correct square. Have students connect the answers (one side of the stick) and equations (second side of the stick) to form a domino chain.

CFU: Observe as they work together in groups.

Closing

Choose on student groups as they read aloud their equations. Have students check to see if they are correct.

Option: Swap seats and have them review to see if they are correct... or check to see where they can break apart their square and connect to the other group.

Assessment & Evaluation

Through guided questions, close monitoring and informal observation; the teacher will be able to assess student's ability and understanding of the subject being introduced. Through individually assessing during independent practice and reviewing during guided practice the teacher will be able to evaluate students.

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Lesson Plan Title : Adding Integers
Age Range:
Grade 6 through Grade 8 (Middle School)
Overview and Purpose:
Students will use two different types of cereal to practice adding positive and negative integers. This will help them visualize how numbers cancel each other out.
Objective:
The student will be able to

*add positive and negative integers together by using a visual aid.

*add positive and negative integers together without using a visual aid.
Resources:
Box of rice chex cereal

Box of chocolate chex cereal

Teacher created worksheet
Activities:
Review the definition of the word 'integer' (a positive or negative number or zero). Give each student ten pieces of each kind of cereal and the worksheet. Tell them that the rice chex are positive numbers and the chocolate chex are negative numbers.

Present the problem 4 + (-3) = ___. Ask them to lay out four rice chex pieces to represent the positive number 4. They should then lay their three chocolate pieces on top of three of the rice chex pieces. This shows that those pieces are canceled out. The one rice chex piece uncovered represents the answer of one.

Another problem would be -5 + 3 = ___. The students should lay out five chocolate chex pieces to represent (-5). The can place three rice chex pieces on top of three of the chocolate chex ones to show that they are canceled out. The remaining two chocolate pieces represent the answer of (-2).

Have students continue to work with you through guided practice until they understand. Once they are comfortable with the skill have them complete the worksheet. The last few problems on the worksheet should challenge them to figure out the answer without using the cereal.
Closure:
This activity is especially helpful for students who are visual or tactile learners. Students who still struggle with the concept could have access to small bags filled with checkers that represent negative and positive integers.

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Age Range: Grade 6 through Grade 8 (Middle School) Overview and Purpose: Students will use two different types of cereal to practice adding positive and negative integers. This will help them visualize how numbers cancel each other out. Objective: The student will be able to *add positive and negative integers together by using a visual aid.

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Integers Song: With Introduction to Absolute Value