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Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Numerical expressions and order of operations
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Grade 5
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Numerical expressions and order of operations
Grade 5 Math

Numerical expressions and order of operations

The main lesson, then each kind of problem it solves.

Numerical expressions and order of operations

Main lesson
Evaluate expressions with parentheses
Use this for “(18 + 6) ÷ 4 =” and other parentheses before dividing.
Interpret numerical expressions
Use this to compare (3 + 5) × 4 and 3 + 5 × 4.
Order of operations
Use this for “6 + 12 ÷ 4 − 2 × 3 =”: multiply and divide first.
Evaluate expressions with grouping symbols
Use this for “2 × [5 + (3 × 4)]”: work from the inside out.
Write numerical expressions
Use this for “Which expression matches the words?” with parentheses.
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