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Order of Operations 1 [Without Exponents] Math Centers Math Tiles
5.0 (287 reviews)Order of Operations Math Centers – Hands-On Math Tiles for Engaging Practice (No Exponents)! Help your students master the Order of Operations (without exponents) with this interactive Math Centers & Math Tiles Activity! Designed to make PEMDAS practice fun and engaging, this hands-on resource…
- Subject
- Math
- Pages
- 71
- Answer key
- Included
- Teaching duration
- 1 Month
- Digital download
Description
Order of Operations Math Centers – Hands-On Math Tiles for Engaging Practice (No Exponents)!
Help your students master the Order of Operations (without exponents) with this interactive Math Centers & Math Tiles Activity! Designed to make PEMDAS practice fun and engaging, this hands-on resource allows students to build confidence in solving multi-step equations while reinforcing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a structured way. Perfect for math centers, small groups, early finishers, or intervention, these self-checking math tile activities keep students actively learning!
What’s Included in This Order of Operations Resource?
✔️ Math Tile Activities – Hands-on practice solving multi-step equations without exponents using order of operations.
✔️ Self-Checking System – Ensures students get immediate feedback while working independently.
✔️ Step-by-Step Order of Operations Practice – Helps students apply PEMDAS (Parentheses, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction) correctly.
✔️ Student-Friendly Instructions – Clear, easy-to-follow directions for independent or guided practice.
✔️ Printable & Low-Prep – Just print, cut, and use for an engaging math activity all year long!
Why Teachers & Students Love These Math Centers:
✅ Master Order of Operations – Reinforces the correct steps for solving multi-step problems.
✅ Encourages Independent Learning – Perfect for small groups, math rotations, or early finishers.
✅ Hands-On & Engaging – A fun, interactive alternative to traditional worksheets.
✅ Differentiated for Various Skill Levels – Supports students as they build confidence in problem-solving.
✅ Prep Once and Never Again – Once prepped, these math tiles will last for years–no more copier and paper waste
✅ Digital Version Included: This resource is provided in printable and digital formats (Google Slides).
This Order of Operations Math Centers – Math Tiles Activity (Without Exponents) is a must-have for teachers, homeschoolers, and tutors looking for an engaging, interactive way to strengthen problem-solving and order of operations skills.
This set contains equations without exponents. Time to Tile: Order of Operations 2 contains equations with exponents.
This resource includes:
•30 different Time to Tile cards
•An “Answer Recording Sheet,” where students can record their answers so they can be corrected later. This allows the resource to be used as a perfect independent or center activity.
•Answer keys
•Management and organization tips for successfully implementing Time to Tile in your classroom.
✏️For more math tile activities, click here.
More Time to Tile Resources:
Time to Tile: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Time to Tile: Adding and Subtracting
Time to Tile: Balancing Equations
Time to Tile: Equivalent Fractions
Time to Tile: Multi-Digit Multiplication
Time to Tile: Area and Perimeter
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Reviews
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Not appropriate for beginning of the year
This is very hard for me to implement until almost the third quarter. Week one has decimals, and my fourth graders don't learn about decimals until the third quarter. It also jumps into division and bigger multiplication early. I wish it had a few weeks of third-grade review.
Affixes Resource Pack
This was not exactly what I was looking for for a supplemental resource for my 5th grade class.
Not a "spiral" review
I wanted to like this so much because it was exactly what I wanted. But, Week 1 already starts talking about coordinate grids and volume, standards that aren't covered until later on in the school year. I wish it was organized by the order the standards are taught throughout the school year instead of introducing end-of-year concepts in the first few weeks.
Great Activities, but Limited Direct Instruction
This resource is advertised as a week-long unit, but in practice it functions more like one day of direct instruction followed by several activity days. There is only one PowerPoint for teaching, with the remaining materials focused on practice.
I expected a more balanced structure with instruction and assessment spread across multiple days. For example, I was able to use the PowerPoint and the second day’s worksheet within a single class period, and the “scoot” activity worked well for a separate day. However, I’m unsure how I’ll incorporate the remaining sketch notes, which might have been more effective if directly integrated into the initial instruction.
One major area for improvement is alignment between instruction and assessment. The assessments and task cards include concepts like “to be” verbs and auxiliary verbs, but these are not introduced or modeled in the PowerPoint. This created confusion for my students and could easily be developed into an additional day of instruction.
Overall, the materials are well-designed and engaging, but the unit would benefit from more comprehensive instruction and clearer alignment between teaching and assessment.
This starts off Running
I thought the assessments would get progressively harder but I do not feel I could start these assessments with my students week 1. I may be able to start them mid year
Questions & Answers (8)
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Can i see the answer key
Can i see the answer key
Hello! Do you have Order of Operations Set 1 & 2 bundled by chance? Thanks!
Hi Jennifer. Thanks for asking, but I don't have a bundle for these two resources.
Where did you find your number tiles?
Hi there. There are printable tiles included in the PDF. The Google Slides version, of course, has movable tiles.
I had a student try #12. We think there is a problem with this set. Specifically the 4th one down from the top.
Thank you for reaching out! I'm sorry, but I don't understand the problem entirely. Can you please email us at info@teacherthrive.com and perhaps send us a screenshot? Thank you!
Does it come with a teacher answer key
Yes, an answer key is included.
Sorry, I don't know where to respond to you. It is on Order of Ops without Exponents card 1 question 4...10-[] x 9 / by [] = 28...we think the subtraction should be addition.
Hmmm... Very strange. It seems that the file reverted to an older version. I think I have it corrected now. You can redownload a revised file. Please email me if you are having any issues. GotToTeach@icloud.com
Love the work my students need to do to reason through this. I believe there is an error on card 1? I think for problem number 4, it should be an addition, not a subtraction sign. My students found the error! So proud of them. Please let me know your thoughts.
Hello! Thank you so much for contacting me. I am not seeing the error.
4 + 9 = 13, 13 x 2 = 26, 26 - 5 = 21. Are we referring to the same problem?
