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Where Did the Parentheses Go

Subject Area
Math: Middle Grades Math: Algebraic Thinking
Math: Middle Grades Math: Number Sense
Level
6-8
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons

Where Did the Parentheses Go

Activity Overview

In this activity, students use the order of operations and number properties to create a unique expression from a set of numbers that must equal another number. Then, they will place parenthesis in a number statement to make it true. Students will also identify properties commonly used to evaluate expressions.

Subject Area
Math: Middle Grades Math: Algebraic Thinking
Math: Middle Grades Math: Number Sense
Level
6-8
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons
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