Learn on PengienVision, Mathematics, Grade 5Chapter 13: Write and Interpret Numerical Expressions

Lesson 1: Evaluate Expressions

In this Grade 5 lesson from enVision Mathematics Chapter 13, students learn how to evaluate numerical expressions using the order of operations, including how to correctly apply parentheses, brackets, and braces. Students practice simplifying multi-step expressions by working through grouping symbols first, then performing multiplication and division left to right, followed by addition and subtraction. The lesson builds fluency with expressions involving whole numbers, decimals, and fractions in real-world problem-solving contexts.

Section 1

Applying the Order of Operations

Property

To evaluate numerical expressions, apply the order of operations:

  1. Parentheses: Calculate any operations inside parentheses first.
  2. Multiplication and Division: Perform these operations from left to right.
  3. Addition and Subtraction: Perform these operations from left to right.

Examples

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Section 1

Applying the Order of Operations

Property

To evaluate numerical expressions, apply the order of operations:

  1. Parentheses: Calculate any operations inside parentheses first.
  2. Multiplication and Division: Perform these operations from left to right.
  3. Addition and Subtraction: Perform these operations from left to right.

Examples