Order of Operations in Mathematics

Order of Operations in Mathematics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial introduces the order of operations for fifth-grade students. It explains the importance of following specific rules when performing multiple operations in a mathematical expression. The tutorial emphasizes the left-to-right rule and prioritizes multiplication and division over addition and subtraction. An analogy using species is provided to help remember these rules. Several examples are given to illustrate the correct order of operations, including complex scenarios. The video concludes with a summary of the key rules and a promise of more detailed lessons in the future.

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of learning the order of operations?

To avoid using calculators

To ensure consistent results in calculations

To make math more complicated

To solve expressions in any order

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When solving expressions, which direction should you process operations?

Right to left

Left to right

Top to bottom

Bottom to top

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which operations should be performed first according to the order of operations?

Addition and subtraction

Multiplication and division

Subtraction and division

Addition and multiplication

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression 2 + 2 * 2, what is the correct order to solve it?

Add first, then multiply

Solve from bottom to top

Multiply first, then add

Solve from right to left

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you remember the precedence of operations using animals?

Chickens and ducks are slower than foxes and wolves

Chickens and ducks are faster than foxes and wolves

Foxes and wolves are faster than chickens and ducks

All animals are equal in speed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression 1 + 3 * 2, what should be calculated first?

1 * 3

1 + 2

3 * 2

1 + 3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of the expression 8 / 2 + 10 - 4?

10

6

8

12

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