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MPs
Applied MP
* Embedded MP
Evaluate Expressions Using
the Order of Operations
Procedural Lesson
Grade 6 · Unit 4 · Lesson 11
MC: 6.EE.1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Steps:
1. Grouping Symbols
2. Exponents
3. Multiply/Divide from left to right
4. Add/Subtract from left to right
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Problem of the Day
Objective:
Vocabulary Notes
Order of Operations:
Grouping Symbols ( ) [ ] { }
Exponents b
2
Multiply × or Divide ÷
(left to right)
Add + or Subtract –
(left to right)
Exponent: a number that indicates how
many times a number (base) is multiplied
by itself
Multiplication formats:
3 × 2 3 • 2 3(2) 3
n
Expression: numbers, symbols and
operations grouped together with no equal
sign to represent a value.
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Structured Guided Practice
(A / B Partners Practice)
Directions: Evaluate the expression.
1. (9 + 7) ÷ 2(4 – 2)
2. (9 ÷ 3)
2
• 3
2
MP6: What mathematical notations are important in this problem?
MP8: What are the steps to solving a mathematical expression?
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Final Check for Understanding
(Teacher Checks Work)
Directions: Evaluate the expression.
1. 4
2
+ 2(17 – 15)
2. (2
3
+ 4) – 4 × 3
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Date: ______________________________
1. (17 + 8) ÷ (3 + 2)
2
2. 4 × 3
3
+ 9
3. (2
5
+ 7) – 2(17 – 2)
Student Practice
Unit 4 Lesson 11: Evaluate Expressions Using
the Order of Operations
Directions: Evaluate the expression.
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4. (2 + 7) • 5
2
5. 3(8 – 5) + (9 × 6)
6. (4 + 7) + (2 + 2)
2
Student Practice
Unit 4 Lesson 11: Evaluate Expressions Using
the Order of Operations
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1. Kara completed the problem below. Her steps are also shown. Explain
her error. What is the correct answer?
26 – (2 + 3)
2
26 – 2 + 9
26 – 11
15
2. Write the parentheses in the correct place to make the number sentence
true.
64 ÷ 8 – 2 = 6
Extension Activity
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MP4: How can you relate this to something in real life?
Create an expression using the Order of Operations with and without
parentheses. Have your partner solve each expression. Then, explain
why the same numbers in an expression could result in different
answers.
Challenge Problems
Directions: Read and solve each problem.
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Closure
Closure
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following questions:
MP6: What mathematical notations are important in this problem?
MP8: What are the steps to solving a mathematical expression?
Reaching Consensus
*MP3: Do you agree/disagree with what said?
Student Presentations
*MP6: How do you know your answers are correct/reasonable?
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Notes