How do you play the Order of Operations game?

An expression appears on the screen (e.g., 10 + 5 × 2). You have 10 seconds to solve it in your head. After the timer runs out, you can click the card to reveal the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation.

PEMDAS is an acronym for the correct order to solve math problems: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This game is designed to help you practice this sequence.

Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Game

A fast-paced mental math workout to master PEMDAS.

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A Fun Mental Workout for Order of Operations

This game turns Order of Operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) practice into a fun mental workout. The interactive particle burst provides a rewarding sensory experience that encourages students to keep learning.

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Mental Math Workout

Quickly practice solving expressions in your head, reinforcing the correct order of operations.

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Interactive Particle Burst

Enjoy the satisfying burst of particles as you click to reveal the answer. A modern and fun reward!

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Adjustable Difficulty

From simple expressions to complex ones with parentheses, choose the level that's right for you.

What is PEMDAS / BODMAS?

PEMDAS (or BODMAS in some regions) is a mnemonic acronym used to remember the order of operations for solving math expressions. It ensures that everyone calculates the same expression and gets the same, correct answer.

To solve an expression correctly, you must perform the operations in the following sequence:

Parentheses (or Brackets) - Simplify everything inside the parentheses first.
Exponents (or Orders/Of) - Calculate any powers or square roots.
Multiplication and Division - Perform these as a pair, moving from left to right.
Addition and Subtraction - Perform these as a pair, moving from left to right.

A common point of confusion is the M/D and A/S steps. You don't always do multiplication before division; you do them as a group, from left to right. For example, in 10 ÷ 2 × 5, you would do the division first because it appears first when reading the expression.

This game is designed to help you practice this critical sequence until it becomes second nature.