Course: 7th Grade Math
CCSS Standard Number(s): 7.EE.3
Rational Number Operations
Unit Essential
Question(s):
How do I solve multi-step real life and mathematical problems posed
with positive and negative rational numbers in any form?
Learning Target(s)
I can statements
I can evaluate numerical expressions using the order of operations (PEMDAS).
CCSS
Essential
Vocabulary
Resources and
Materials
CCSS. 7.EE.3: Expressions & Equations
Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic
expressions and equations.
3. Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and
negative rational numbers in any form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals),
using tools strategically.
Expression (written and numerical)
Order of Operations PEMDAS
Exponent
Parenthesis
Grouping
Dividing
Multiplication
Adding
Subtracting
Teacher
Smartboard/Interactive Whiteboard
Sample Problems
Student
Notebook
Pencils
8 Mathematical Practices:
x 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in
x 5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
solving them.
6. Attend to precision.
x 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated
reasoning of others.
reasoning.
x 4. Model with mathematics.
Activating
Strategy
Introduce the lesson with a brief video clip PEMDAS song to promote the
(Opening Activity) vocabulary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jflJKmsAEc
Cognitive Teaching
Strategies
TIP-Teacher input
SAP-Student
actively
participates
Teacher: Introduce PEMDAS (Parenthesis, Exponent, Multiply, Divide,
Add, Subtract)
Review each word and show examples.
Students: Have students generate their own examples.
Teacher: Why do you think we use PEMDAS?
Students: Do a think-pair-share with a partner to derive responses.
Then, share aloud.
GP Guided
Practice
Complete examples together on the board. Students follow along
in their math sections of their binders.
Example 1: Simplify the expression. Use the order of operations to
justify your answer. 3 + 15 5
Example 2: Simplify the expression. Use the order of operations to
justify your answer.
44 14 2 4 + 6
Example 3: Simplify the expression. Use the order of operations to
justify your answer.
IP-Independent
Practice
3 + 23 5
Have students work through three examples with their partner.
Example 1: Simplify the expression. Use the order of operations to
justify your answer.
2 + 24 6
Example 2: Simplify the expression. Use the order of operations to
justify your answer.
28 21 3 4 + 5
Example 3: Simplify the expression. Use the order of operations to
justify your answer.
2 + 32 4
Review and discuss answers on the Smartboard
Review Algebraic Reasoning Reading Strategies (Shown Below)
Perform
operations
within
grouping
Evaluate
exponents.
Multiply or
divide from
left to right.
sAdd or
subtract from
left
Summarizing
Strategy
(Closing Activity)
Exit Ticket
Classify each statement as true or false. If the statement is false, insert
parentheses to make it true.
1. 4 (5 + 6) = 44
2. (24 4) 2 = 40
false
false
3. 25 5 + 6 3 = 23
4. 14 22 2 = 12
Assessment/Home
work
Modifications
true
true
Student participation will be evaluated through teacher
observation and anecdotal notes
The students exit tickets will be reviewed to assess general
understanding
Students will be given problems to reinforce skills for homework.
Students who struggle with attention will be seated closer to the
board with on tast reminders
Behavior intervention plans will be followed, including charts and
reward systems
Students with 1-1 aids will be seated within a close proximity to
their aid
Students who require assistance with spatial orientation and
organization will be given sheets that contain boxes to assist
writing organization