Math Concepts and Operations Quiz

expression

• A number sentence with an equals sign

• Only a single number

• A completed calculation with an answer

• A group of numbers/symbols that shows a value, not a full sentence

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.1

order of operations

• Any order you like

• Alphabetical order of symbols

• Biggest to smallest numbers first

• A rule list that tells which operation to do first, next, last

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.1

parentheses

• Square brackets only

• A symbol for division

• A way to show subtraction

• Curved grouping symbols used to show what to do first

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

exponents

• A way to show fractions

• A symbol for addition

• The answer to a square root

• A small, raised number telling how many times to multiply the base by itself

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.1

scientific calculator

• A toy that guesses answers

• A calculator that only adds

• A device that ignores PEMDAS

• A calculator that follows math rules and handles complex operations

Tags

CCSS.HSN.CN.A.2

mnemonic device

• A kind of variable

• A type of exponent

• A geometry tool

• A memory helper phrase like “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally”

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

arithmetic expression

• Letters only

• Words only

• Just an equals sign

• Numbers and operation symbols (no variables)

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

algebraic expression

• Only numbers

• Only operation signs

• A full equation with an equals sign

• Numbers, operation symbols, and variables

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

variable

• A comma in a number

• A fixed value that never changes

• The answer to the problem

• A letter or symbol that can change value

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Which step comes first in the order of operations?

• Add and subtract

• Guess

• Multiply and divide

• Evaluate parentheses

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2