5th Grade · Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Evaluate
5.OA.A.1
Definition
To find the value of an expression by carrying out its operations in order.
Examples
- Evaluate 4 x (6 - 2): first 6 - 2 = 4, then 4 x 4 = 16.
- Evaluate 20 divided by (2 + 3): first 2 + 3 = 5, then 20 divided by 5 = 4.
Key rule
Follow the order of operations, then write the final value.
Memory hook
Work it out, step by step, to one final value.