Lesson Plan
PEMDAS Power-Up Plan
By the end of this 30-minute lesson, students will use the PEMDAS acronym to evaluate numerical expressions correctly and demonstrate mastery on a quick 3-problem check.
Mastering the order of operations prevents calculation errors and lays a foundation for algebra and higher-level math reasoning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Assessment & Closure
4 minutes
Slide Deck
PEMDAS Power-Up
Learning Objectives
PEMDAS Anchor Chart
Example 1: Simple Expression
Example 2: Nested Operations
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Quick-Check Quiz & Exit Ticket
Activity
Worksheet
Quiz
PEMDAS Quick Check
Answer Key
