Middle Grades Math: Where Did the Parentheses Go

In this activity, students use the order of operations and number properties to create a unique expression from a set of numbers that must equal a given number. They will also determine how to correct an expression that does not equal that number.

Students also explore the placement of parentheses to ensure number sentences evaluate correctly. Finally, students use the Commutative or Associative Properties of Addition and Multiplication to complete equations.