Six Sliding Spots: Order of Operations

A series of "clothesline" type activities involving Order of Operations. Students drag six labeled points to appropriate locations on a number line. Optional "star" appears when points are accurately located. Space to provide explanation for selected positions. Copy a slide and use as a Start Task within another activity, or use pacing to focus on only one slide. Have students complete independently and share their thinking using snapshots or present as whole class activity.

By Cindy Whitehead