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Writing numerical expressions

A classroom material for the public library page introducing fifth-grade students to writing and interpreting numerical expressions. Students practice translating words into expressions through matching, completing blanks, and choosing operations, focusing on understanding and applying basic operations and expression structures.

By Edform · Mathematics · Grade 5 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which expression matches the phrase: 'Add 7 to the product of 4 and 3'?
  2. Select all expressions that mean 'the sum of 8 and 5, divided by 2'.
  3. Write the correct numbers in the blanks: The phrase 'subtract 6 from the product of 9 and 2' is written as _ × _ - ___.
  4. Choose the correct operation for each blank: The phrase 'the difference of 15 and 4, multiplied by 3' is written as (15 _ 4) _ 3.
  5. Match each phrase to its correct numerical expression.
  6. Sort each phrase into the correct operation category.
  7. Mark each statement as true or false about the order of operations.
  8. Calculate the value of this expression: (6 + 2) × 3
  9. Write the numerical expression for: 'Triple the sum of 4 and 5.'

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