Math Lesson Update

Dear Parents,

We started on Order of Operations today.

These are the steps that I have asked them to follow when solving Qns involving order of operations:
Eg: 8 x 7 - 2 x 3

Step 1
Look out for
x and/or ÷  (solve from left to right) then + and/or - (solve from left to right)

Step 2
*Underline the operation that is being carried out, then copy the rest of the question down.
Replace the answer with the underlined operation, in the next step.
Repeat this step until the entire qn is solved.

Solution:

8 x 7 - 2 x 3 = 56 - 2 x 3
                    = 56 - 6
                    = 50

Kindly use this mtd with your child too to minimise confusion.

Cheers,
Mrs Janet Chua