Free 6th Grade Bedmas Order Of Operations Lesson Plan

Topic: BEDMAS order of operations for grade 6

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to apply the BEDMAS order of operations when solving math problems.

Materials

• Pencils
• Paper
• Calculator (optional)

Warm-up

• Ask students if they know what BEDMAS stands for.
• Ask students to give examples of operations they might encounter in math.
• Write the following operations on the board: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

Direct Instruction

• Explain that BEDMAS stands for:
• B: Brackets (or Parentheses)
• E: Exponent
• DMAS: Division and Multiplication (or Division and Addition)
• S: Subtraction
• Show examples of how to use each operation in a math problem, using the correct order of operations.
• Use manipulatives (such as counters or dice) to demonstrate the operations.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to solve a set of math problems using the BEDMAS order of operations.
• Walk around the room and assist students as needed.

Independent Practice

• Have students work on a project-based activity in which they must solve a problem using the BEDMAS order of operations.
• For example, students could work in groups to create a budget plan for a fictional family and use the BEDMAS order of operations to calculate the family's expenses and savings.

Closure

• Review the importance of using the BEDMAS order of operations when performing mathematical operations.
• Ask students to share their project-based solutions and explain how they used the BEDMAS order of operations to solve the problem.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity and provide feedback on their use of the BEDMAS order of operations.
• Collect and assess the completed worksheets to ensure that students are able to use the BEDMAS order of operations to solve problems.