Grade 3/Order of Operations
Division Before Addition (596)
Students learn that division must be completed before addition in the order of operations. Through practice with two-step problems, kids master identifying division operations and solving them first, then adding. This builds on their understanding of PEMDAS and prepares them for more complex multi-operation problems.
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Teaching Notes
Emphasize division's priority. Show why order matters with examples.
Vocabulary
Division: Splitting a number into equal parts.
Addition: Combining numbers to find a total.
Common Mistakes
- Adding before dividing
- Incorrect division facts
- Solving left to right always
- Misinterpreting symbols
Differentiation
SupportUse smaller numbers or visual aids for division.
ChallengeIntroduce problems with three operations or parentheses.
Discussion Questions
- Why is order important in math problems?
- What happens if you add first?
- Can you think of a real-life example?
- When do we use division first?
Extension Activities
- Try different numbers.
- Add then divide.
- Use subtraction too.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to divide objects, then add more to the groups.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Number Sense & Operations
Skills Practiced
division additionorder of operationstwo step problems
Prerequisites
- Basic Division Facts
- Basic Addition Facts
- Understanding Multi-Step Problems
Next Steps
- Division Before Subtraction
- Multiplication Before Addition
- Introduction to PEMDAS/BEDMAS
- Order of Operations: Division & Subtraction
- Order of Operations: Multiplication & Addition
- Solve Multi-Operation Expressions