Expressions and patterns
Order of operations, writing expressions, and number patterns.
Strategies
Strategy · 5th gradeHow do you graph points on a coordinate grid?
A coordinate grid is two number lines that cross at zero. An ordered pair like (3, 4) gives a point's address: start at (0, 0), go over 3 along the bottom (t…
Strategy · 5th gradeWhat is GEMS in math? (Order of operations)
The order of operations is the agreed order for working out a math problem: grouping symbols first, then exponents, then multiplication and division, then ad…
Worksheets
Worksheet · 5th gradeCoordinate grid: plot points and patterns
Plot five points to draw a shape, then follow two rules to make ordered pairs and graph them.
Worksheet · 5th gradeOrder of operations practice
Ten expressions with parentheses, brackets, and braces, plus writing expressions from words. About 15 minutes.