Parentheses and Order of Operations Practice Set
A short practice packet for 5th graders that teaches how parentheses change the value of numerical expressions, with a worked example comparing expressions with and without parentheses. Students build skills in evaluating expressions and applying order of operations, supported by a matching activity and practice problems suited to a 30-45 minute math block.
“5.oa.1 Use parentheses in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with this symbol. Create a matching activity and some practice problems”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a warm-up or guided practice after introducing order of operations, working through the worked example together before students attempt the matching column.
- Discussion question: Why does adding parentheses to 4 + 6 × 2 change the answer from 16 to 20?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: have students underline the operation they must do first in each expression and write the step number above each symbol before solving.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to write their own expression with two sets of nested parentheses and explain each step in order.
- Estimated time: about 30-45 minutes for the example, matching, and practice problems together.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this as a warm-up or guided practice after introducing order of operations, working through the worked example together before students attempt the matching column.
- Discussion question: Why does adding parentheses to 4 + 6 × 2 change the answer from 16 to 20?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: have students underline the operation they must do first in each expression and write the step number above each symbol before solving.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to write their own expression with two sets of nested parentheses and explain each step in order.
- Estimated time: about 30-45 minutes for the example, matching, and practice problems together.
Parentheses and Order of Operations Practice Set
A short practice packet for 5th graders that teaches how parentheses change the value of numerical expressions, with a worked example comparing expressions with and without parentheses. Students build skills in evaluating expressions and applying order of operations, supported by a matching activity and practice problems suited to a 30-45 minute math block.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free