Mastering the Order of Operations

Why is it important to follow the order of operations in mathematics?

• To confuse students

• To avoid using calculators

• To make math more difficult

• To ensure consistency in solving problems

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

What does the 'G' in GEMMA stand for?

• Gradients

• Graphs

• Geometry

• Grouping symbols

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Which of the following is an example of an exponent?

• 7 - 8

• 2 + 3

• 4 squared

• 5 * 6

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

In the expression 22 + 3 * 6^2, which operation should be performed first?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Exponentiation

• Subtraction

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

When solving 24 ÷ 8 * 5, which operation should be performed first?

• 8 ÷ 5

• 24 * 5

• 24 ÷ 8

• 8 * 5

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

What is the result of simplifying the expression 6 - 11?

• -17

• -5

• 5

• 17

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

How should you treat the numerator and denominator in a fraction when applying the order of operations?

• Only simplify the numerator

• Ignore the denominator

• As a single expression

• Treat them as separate expressions

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

What is the simplified result of 4^3 - 4?

• 16

• 60

• 4

• 64

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

Who simplified the expression correctly: Olivia or Marcus?

• Both

• Olivia

• Neither

• Marcus

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

What is the purpose of grouping symbols in an expression?

• To confuse the solver

• To add more operations

• To indicate which part to solve first

• To make the expression longer

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2