Lesson Plan

PEMDAS: Math Magic Lesson Plan

Students will understand and apply the order of operations (PEMDAS) without exponents through guided practice and interactive activities.

Understanding the order of operations is crucial for solving math problems accurately and lays a foundation for future math learning.

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Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Practice

15 minutes

Step 3

Cool-Down and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to PEMDAS: Math Magic!

Introduce the lesson and set a positive tone. Explain that today we'll explore the simplified version of PEMDAS (without exponents) and why it's useful for solving problems.

What is PEMDAS?

Discuss each letter in PEMDAS and note that exponents are omitted in this lesson. Use visuals if available.

Warm-Up Activity

Start with the warm-up. Ask students questions to recall their experiences with math operations to engage them.

Guided Practice: Step-by-Step

Guide the students through a sample problem. Emphasize the step-by-step order and write each step on a board or digital visual aid.

More Practice!

Present another problem to reinforce the process. Allow students to think and respond during the explanation.

Cool-Down & Reflection

Encourage reflection by asking students to summarize the steps. Pair students up to discuss the lesson.

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Worksheet

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Answer Key

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PEMDAS: Math Magic

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Celine O'Dowd

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