Order of Operations

A one-page order of operations (PEMDAS) anchor chart for grades 4–6 — the order to solve a math problem, with a worked example and a self-check.

Order of Operations anchor chart preview

What’s on it

  • The PEMDAS order in student-friendly steps
  • A reminder that multiply/divide and add/subtract go left to right
  • A worked example and an “ask yourself” self-check
  • Color & black-and-white versions

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Classroom use ideas

  • Post it on your math focus wall
  • Project it during a mini-lesson on order of operations
  • Add the black-and-white version to math notebooks

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