Order of Operations and Symbols

Order of Operations and Symbols

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers the order of operations, focusing on the use of parentheses, brackets, and braces. It explains how these symbols fit into the order of operations, which ensures consistent results when solving equations. The tutorial introduces the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' to remember the sequence: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction. Examples are provided to illustrate how to solve equations using these symbols, emphasizing the importance of following the correct order to achieve the same answer. The lesson concludes with a recap of the key concepts and encourages students to practice further.

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22 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main topics discussed in this lesson?

Statistics and probability

Geometry and algebra

Parentheses, brackets, and braces

Fractions and decimals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the order of operations important?

To simplify equations

To allow for multiple answers

To make math more difficult

To ensure everyone gets the same answer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mnemonic used to remember the order of operations?

My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles

King Philip Came Over For Good Soup

Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

Never Eat Soggy Waffles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 6 * 3 + 4, which operation should be performed first?

Subtraction

Multiplication

Addition

Division

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 18 divided by 2 plus 4?

12

9

13

10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new symbols are introduced in this lesson?

Graphs and charts

Angles and lines

Fractions and decimals

Brackets and braces

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the order of operations, which comes first: brackets or braces?

Brackets

Braces

Neither, they are equal

It depends on the equation

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