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Order of Operations - Level 1 This two page worksheet introduces the Order of Operations. It covers multiplication and division, and addition and subtraction. Helpful idea: Use an example like, 3 + 2 x 4, and solve it two different ways to show why we need the Order of Operations. If we do not use it our answers will vary. Preview Print Answers

Order of Operations - Level 2 These one page worksheets cover the Order of Operations. They cover parentheses, multiplication and division, and addition and subtraction. There are two different versions. Version A Print Answers Version B Print Answers Preview

Order of Operations - Level 2 Free Sample Version This three page worksheet covers the Order of Operations. It covers parentheses, multiplication and division, and addition and subtraction. Student Misunderstanding: Multiplication does not come before division every time, and addition does not come before subtraction every time. They are considered equal in the Order of Operations, and we read from left to right. Preview Print Answers

Order of Operations - Level 3 These one page worksheets cover the Order of Operations. They cover parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division, and addition and subtraction. There are two different versions. Version A Print Answers Version B Print Answers Preview

Answer, Find, and Shade Order of Operations - Level 2 Students use the Order of Operations to solve expressions and shade in a picture. This art page is great for special occasions like Mother's Day, birthday, or thank you note. Teacher misunderstanding: Many teachers like to use the phrase, "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally," to help students remember the Order of Operations. This is helpful, but many students then think that multiplication comes before division and addition comes before subtraction. Preview Print Answers

Substitution - Level 1 This two page worksheet introduces substitution. It has one page for addition and subtraction, and one page for multiplication and division. Student misunderstanding: If v = 3 and z = 5, and students were given an expression: 4vz, most would think this means 435 instead of 4 x 3 x 5. Preview Print Answers

Substitution - Level 2 These one page worksheets continue substitution. They cover basic arithmetic and alternative ways of showing multiplication and division. Key concept: Letters (variables) can be used to represent numbers and they're interchangeable. Version A Preview Print Answers Version B Preview Print Answers

Substitution - Level 3 These one page worksheets finish up substitution. Students substitute numbers for variables to solve expressions. Key concept: After substituting students use the Order of Operations to solve the expressions. Version A Preview Print Answers Version B Preview Print Answers