We warmed up with exponents to ensure multiplying the base by itself the correct number of times (not adding) and to help with the understanding that anything raised to the zero power is 1. Then we worked on finding the GCF and LCM through prime factorization. Next Drew learned that the order of operations is important because it guarantees that all people solve a problem in the same way. Without a standard order of operations, formulas for real-world calculations in finance and science would give different answers. Then we practiced evaluating numerical expressions.
Assignment: Drew was given 4 problems to solve using the Order of Operations.