Vocabulary Words
What does the M in GEMS stand for?
Multiply and divide from left to right
14 - 21 x 7
21 x 7
2 x 5 - 7
3
What are the names of our math centers?
Vertical practice, Skill practice, Classwork/Homework, Game
What does the S in GEMS stand for?
Subtract and Add from left to right
4 x 2 + 3
4 x 2
8 - 2 x 2
4
What does vertical mean in vertical practice?
Vertical means standing!
What is an operation?
When you have to multiply, divide, add or subtract
6 + 7 - 4
6 + 7
20 + 7 x 11
97
What is the acronym for the order of operations?
GEMS
What is an equation?
A math problem that has an = sign
Six divided by two
12 - 3 + 10 x 3
39
Do you add or subtract first in an expression?
It depends. You have to do whatever operation comes first from left to right.
What is an expression?
A math question that does not have an = sign
24 - 18 x 3 + 7 - 4 x 6
18 x 3
26 / 2 + 9 x 3 + 10
50
How many students are in each math group?
6