Lesson Plan
Exponent Exploration: Power Up!
Introduce 5th-grade students to solving PEMDAS equations that include exponents, using traditional notation with superscripts for clarity.
Integrating exponents into PEMDAS equations deepens understanding of order of operations, helping students, including those on IEPs, see how exponents are applied in problems.
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Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down and Recap
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Exponent Exploration: Worksheet Review
Part 1: Basic Exponent Evaluation
Part 2: Solving PEMDAS Equations with Exponents
Keep Going!
Review and Questions
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