Mixed Operations with Whole Numbers Printable Lesson Plan

Lesson Title:Mixed Operations with Whole Numbers

Grade Level: 6th Grade

Duration: 45 minutes

Lesson Objective:

  • Students will be able to perform mixed operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, with whole numbers.
  • Students will understand the order of operations and be able to use it to correctly solve multi-step math problems.

    • Materials:

  • Whiteboard
  • Whiteboard markers
  • Order of operations worksheet
  • Mixed operations worksheet

    • Introduction (5 minutes):

  • Begin by reviewing the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and the order of operations (PEMDAS). Write the acronym PEMDAS on the board and explain that it stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction.
  • Explain that in this lesson, they will learn how to use mixed operations, including all four basic operations, to solve multi-step math problems.

    • Direct Instruction (10 minutes):

  • Review the order of operations and provide examples of multi-step math problems that require the use of PEMDAS.
  • Use the whiteboard to demonstrate how to solve mixed operation problems step by step, emphasizing the importance of following the order of operations.

    • Guided Practice (15 minutes):

  • Distribute the order of operations worksheet and have students work in pairs to complete the problems.
  • Monitor students as they work and provide assistance as needed.
  • Once students have finished, go over the answers as a class.

    • Independent Practice (10 minutes):

  • Distribute the mixed operations worksheet and have students complete the problems on their own.
  • Monitor students as they work and provide assistance as needed.
  • Once students have finished, collect their work and provide feedback.

    • Closure (5 minutes):

  • Review the importance of following the order of operations and the rules for mixed operations.
  • Ask students to provide examples of real-world situations in which they might use the concepts learned in this lesson.
  • Assign homework, if applicable.

    • Assessment:

  • Observe students during independent practice and informal assessment through class participation and homework.
  • Formally assess students’ understanding by collecting and grading the worksheets.
  • Use a rubric to evaluate students’ understanding of the concepts and their ability to apply them to solve problems.

    • Note:

  • Please adjust the duration and materials based on your classroom and student needs.
  • This is just a sample lesson plan, you can adjust and modify it as per your student’s understanding and curriculum.