ORDER OF OPERATIONS

Rule 1: Perform any calculations inside parenthesis.

Rule 2: Next perform all exponent calculations.
Rule 3: Then perform all multiplications and divisions, working
from left to right. Division will be done first if it is to the left
of multiplication.
Rule 4: Finally perform all addition and subtraction, working
from left to right. Subtraction will be done first if it is to the
left of addition.

Think PEMDAS Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication, Division,

Addition, and Subtraction.

To help you remember the order think:

PURPLE ELEPHANTS MAY

DESTROY A SCHOOL.

A dice game will help you learn Order of Operations. The

game is for 2 to 4 players.
Level 1 is the beginning level and Level 3 is the advanced
level. You should successfully complete Level 1 before
going to Level 2, and Level 2 before going to Level 3.
Copy the sheet you will use onto a blank piece of paper.
Write your name or names at the top of the sheet and pick
a die. Pick a six-, ten-, or twenty-sided die. The larger
dice make for more of a challenge. Everyone should use
the same size die.
1. Choose a target number (unless playing as a group).
2. Roll the die 7 times. Place the number where ever
you choose on the game sheet. Two numbers can be
discarded in the trash can.

3. Once the numbers have been placed, solve the

problem using order of operations.
4. The student closest to the target number wins.
You should check each others answers for correctness.
For variety, switch two or more numbers around to get
closer.
Most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!