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