Math4Me

This activity includes 22 Order of Operations problems, with two of each answer from 0 to 10. Students can self-check by ensuring that they have two of each type of answer. Included are problems that address common student misconceptions, operations with negatives and squaring both positive and negative numbers. Could be used as a homework assignment, in class activity or an assessment. Appropriate for individual or group work. Should be done without a calculator. This would be perfect t

This activity (individual or cooperative) is perfect practice for calculating slope using the slope formula. Includes the 4 types of slopes (positive, negative, zero and undefined). Easy to use with 2 options (less prep vs. more prep).

In this activity, students simplify different phrases using the properties of exponents. For example, taking their name (using the letters in their name as variables being multiplied together) and simplifying it using the rules of exponents. Students find this activity fun and a little more like a puzzle than just your typical rules of exponents problems. Great for a fun review or enrichment!

26 equations with 13 pairs of answers. Great activity that allows students to self-check.

This activity is great for practicing simplifying variable expressions. All problems include the variables of m, a, t and h (you may want to point out to students that the 't' has a slight curl at the bottom compared to an addition symbol). To go further with this activity, you can then have students create and simplify similar problems involving the letters of their name, the name of your school, their favorite color/sports team/musical artist, etc...

This is the perfect assignment to use after first introducing the Order of Operations. Includes problems where students make mistakes by breaking the Order of Operations. Some of these problems could lead to good discussions about common wrong answers the next day in class. Great opportunity to use the document camera to display student work. No calculator! Answers included.