Do you have a middle schooler who’s working on order of operations? Or perhaps a high schooler who could use some fun review? Well, then these adorable Order of Operations Pumpkin Puzzles are for you! These order of operations puzzles give Pre-algebra and Algebra students a chance to practice important skills, as well as work on mental math.
What is order of operations?
The order of operations is a set of guidelines created to ensure that all math calculations are solved the same way.
For example, say you are given the expression: 3 x 5 + 9 x 2.
If I solve it strictly from left to right (multiply 3 and 5, then add 9, then multiply by 2), I would get a solution of 48. But if you solve by multiplying 3 x 5 and 9 x 2 first, and then add, you would get a solution of 33. So which answer is correct?
Well, thanks to a standard known as order of operations, the correct solution is 33. This ensures that everyone follows the same order when solving problems, and solutions remain consistent.
Order of Operations Puzzle
Order of Operations Math
Order of Operations Games
So in case you are unfamiliar, the order of operations is as follows:
- Parentheses and brackets (start by solving everything inside parentheses first)
- Exponents (solve all exponents)
- Multiplication and division (solve all multiplication and division from left to right)
- Addition and subtraction (solve all addition and subtraction from left to right)
Grade 6 Math
To use this free Order of Operations Games simply cut each pumpkin math puzzle into two pieces, and the puzzles are ready to go!
To play this 6th grade math game, students simply calculate the value of the expression given on the top of each pumpkin. To do this, they must correctly follow order of operations. Find the bottom pumpkin piece that has the correct solution. Easy!
Printable Math Games
These expressions were designed with fairly simple numbers so that kids can put their mental math skills to work as well. Solving these calculations mentally is a great workout for the brain. Plus, it will help kids practice and increase their fact fluency.
I hope your kids will have fun practicing math skills in a unique way with these fun, Fall puzzles!
Pumpkin Printables
Looking for more free printable pumpkin games and activities to help kids learning a variety of educational concepts? You will love these resources:
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- Pumpkin Multiplication Puzzles
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