Using Order of Operations

Students investigate very simple functions by trying to guess the algebraic form from inputs and outputs. Function Machine is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.

Audiences: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Algebra, Discrete

Related Topics: addition, algebra, arithmetic, assessment, function machine, functions, input, integers, linear equations, multiplication, output, subtraction

This activity allows the user to practice order of operations with addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, exponents, and parentheses. Order of Operations Quiz is one of the Interactivate assessment quizzes.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Number and Operations

Related Topics: addition, arithmetic, assessment, associative, commutative, division, exponents, integers, multiplication, negative number, order of operations, subtraction

Students play a generalized version of connect four, gaining the chance to place a piece on the board by answering order of operations questions (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, exponents, and parentheses). Parameters: time, difficulty level, types of questions. Order of Operations Four is one of the Interactivate assessment games.

Audiences: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Primary Subjects: Number and Operations

Related Topics: addition, arithmetic, assessment, associative, commutative, division, exponents, integers, multiplication, negative number, order of operations, subtraction