Pre-Algebra Help for Teachers: Problems & Solutions

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This discussion focuses on teaching pre-algebra concepts, specifically the order of operations and fractions. The BODMAS rule, which stands for Bracket, Order, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction, is emphasized as a foundational concept for students. Resources such as math-drills.com are recommended for generating PEMDAS worksheets and practicing fractions. The conversation highlights the importance of clarity in teaching these concepts to avoid confusion among students.

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  • Understanding of BODMAS/BEDMAS rules
  • Familiarity with fractions and their operations
  • Basic knowledge of creating and using worksheets
  • Access to online educational resources
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  • Explore additional resources for PEMDAS and BODMAS worksheets
  • Research effective teaching strategies for fractions
  • Learn about creating custom math drills for students
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This discussion is beneficial for teachers, educators, and tutors looking to enhance their pre-algebra teaching methods, particularly in the areas of order of operations and fractions.

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I am a teacher in a school my students has some algebra problems like which comes first multiplication addition...etc
and they got problems in fractions also, so i am thinking to make a review with much problems to solve
what i need is some directions or if there is a website with different problems about this subject.

Thanks
 
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Here's a few links. I googled "Free PEMDAS Worksheets".

First Link. You can refresh this page and get randomly generated new sheets, supposedly.

http://www.math-drills.com/orderofoperations.shtml. Not so many sheets, but this site has fractions (scroll all the way to the bottom).

You get the idea.
 
thanks very much
 
You're welcome!
 
You should first teach your students the BODMAS rule which goes like this Bracket open,Division,Multiplication,Addition and then Subtraction and for understanding fraction tell them to practice on fraction worksheets.
 
anky2930 said:
You should first teach your students the BODMAS rule which goes like this Bracket open,Division,Multiplication,Addition and then Subtraction and for understanding fraction tell them to practice on fraction worksheets.
Please teach yourself what the mnemonic stands for before confusing anyone else.

BODMAS the O stands for Orders, which I find confusing, BEDMAS is better with E standing for Exponents or Exponentiation

CB
 

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