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Order of Operations Color by Number – Winter Activity

Students evaluate expressions and use their answers to choose colors for a winter picture. Use the activity after teaching order of operations so they can explain each calculation before coloring.
Grades
Grades 5–7
Pages
4
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Instant download · Updated Dec 12, 2023

Subject
Math, Order Of Operations
Topic
Order of operations, Color by number
Resource types
Coloring Pages, Worksheets
Answer key
Included
Standards
5.OA.A.1

Product description

From the author

Get ready for a FREE Winter math adventure about Order of Operations that's as cool as it is educational!

Dive into the world of Order of Operations with this awesome color-by-number activity.

Your students will need to solve 7 fun math problems, all wrapped up in a Winter wonderland theme – complete with snowflakes, a penguin and chilly charm!

No need to stress about prep; just hit print and let the math magic happen.

The best part? It's not your average worksheet! The color-by-number format turns solving problems into a game, keeping your students on their toes and excited to reveal and color a hidden Winter masterpiece.

What makes this activity extra special? Students can work at their own pace and use the supplied solutions to check their work.

With solutions included, students can double-check their answers right away. It's like having a built-in safety net that boosts their confidence and helps them learn from their own successes and oops moments.

This isn't just another math resource; it's a versatile tool for all occasions:

  1. Practice: Turn practice into play with targeted questions that reinforce Order of Operations skills.

  2. Homework Adventures: Make homework something they look forward to – a chance to uncover the Winter mystery while mastering math.

  3. Review Fun: Spice up review sessions by turning them into engaging challenges that refresh their memory.

  4. Substitute Teacher Hero: Rest easy knowing your class is in for a treat even when you can't be there.

And who could resist the Winter theme? It's not just math; it's a visual treat that brings the season's magic into your classroom.

So, there you have it – more than a math activity, it's a Winter adventure in learning. Let your students learn and consolidate their math skills and a sprinkle of seasonal joy, making your classroom a place where learning feels like a snowy stroll in the park!

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Apply order of operations when evaluating expressions.

Teaching tips

  • Check the source expressions and key, then require written working before coloring.

Skills covered

  • Expression evaluation and calculation checking.

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Questions teachers ask about this resource

How can I check mathematical understanding?

Ask students to show the order of their calculation steps before coloring. Review the working as well as the finished picture.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • 5.OA.A.1 — Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols.

Core concepts

  • Order of operations.

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