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The outside flaps feature a horizontal and vertical number line on the outside and hints for comparing and ordering on the inside flaps. The inside middle features the definition of integers, comparison and contrast of abolute value and opposites, and also zero pairs.

This flowchart foldable walks students encourages students to use one of four mental strategies to compare fractions first and then shows them what to do if a mental strategy doesn't initially work.

This reference sheet allows students to relate to following the order of operations in terms of eating a 4-scoop ice cream cone. Take one flavor at a time.

Perfect for students who are just learning the order of operations.

Keep it simple! Perfect for grades 5 and above!

I have used this sheet in two different ways: To introduce Order of Operations and to introduce Writing Expressions. Have students find the answer first (that is likely what is comfortable) and then work with them to write a numerical expression (or equation) to describe the scenario. I spent an entire week on just these 4 problems. In 17 years of teaching, I have never had so much success with Order of Operations after beginning the unit in this way.

A visual aid for Order of Operations.