➗ Order of Operations Handout

Clearing Up Common Misconceptions

This detailed handout helps students (and teachers!) tackle common misconceptions about order of operations in a clear and structured way.

One major misconception addressed:

❗ Addition does NOT always come before subtraction.

Students learn that operations of equal value are solved from left to right, not based on preference.

This resource breaks down the rules in a way that helps learners truly understand the reasoning behind the process — not just memorize PEMDAS.

🎯 Why This Resource Is Helpful

✔️ Clarifies common misunderstandings

✔️ Supports conceptual understanding

✔️ Builds teacher confidence

✔️ Simple but thorough explanation

✔️ Great reference tool for ongoing use

This is especially helpful for primary teachers who may not feel 100% confident teaching order of operations, since the concept is often more complex than it initially appears.

🖨️ Printing Options

• Print on standard paper for student reference
• Print in A3 size to use as a classroom poster

Perfect for:

✔️ Introducing order of operations

✔️ Reviewing before assessments

✔️ Supporting intervention groups

✔️ Displaying as an anchor chart