Classroom Idea Sheet

Algebraic Horse

Reinforce the correct order of mathematical operations by playing this fast-paced game of algebraic H-O-R-S-E. Figure out the leader’s chosen mathematical expression of operations and numbers.

Standards alignment

Common Standards — cross-referenced to the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards and the California Content Standards.
StandardFrameworkGradeSubjectDomain
Mathematical Practices: 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.Common Core MathematicsGrade 4Mathematical Practices
4.NBT.4. Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.Common Core MathematicsGrade 4Number And Operations In Base Ten2Use Place Value Understanding And Properties Of Operations To Perform Multi-Digit Arithmetic
4.NBT.5. Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit whole number, and multiply two two-digit numbers, using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.Common Core MathematicsGrade 4Number And Operations In Base Ten2Use Place Value Understanding And Properties Of Operations To Perform Multi-Digit Arithmetic
4.NBT.6. Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.Common Core MathematicsGrade 4Number And Operations In Base Ten2Use Place Value Understanding And Properties Of Operations To Perform Multi-Digit Arithmetic
Mathematical Practices: 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.Common Core MathematicsGrade 5Mathematical Practices
5.OA.1. Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols.Common Core MathematicsGrade 5Operations And Algebraic ThinkingWrite And Interpret Numerical Expressions
Mathematical Practices: 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.Common Core MathematicsGrade 6Mathematical Practices
Mathematical Practices: 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.Common Core MathematicsGrade 7Mathematical Practices
California Standards — cross-referenced to the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards and the California Content Standards.
StandardFrameworkGradeSubjectDomain
1.2 Interpret and evaluate mathematical expressions that use parentheses.CA MathematicsGrade 402. Algebra and Functions1.0 Students use and interpret variables, mathematical symbols, and properties to write and simplify expressions and sentences.
1.3 Use parentheses to indicate which operation to perform first when writing expressions containing more than two terms and different operations.CA MathematicsGrade 402. Algebra and Functions1.0 Students use and interpret variables, mathematical symbols, and properties to write and simplify expressions and sentences.
3.0 Students solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and understand the relationships among the operations.CA MathematicsGrade 401. Number Sense

About this sheet

Grades covered

Grade 4 – Grade 7

Curriculum topics

Operations with Whole Numbers, Order of Operations

Sheet number

607