Dad: Points at the math problem Easy peasy, right? PEMDAS, remember?
He pats your head affectionately Great job, sweetie. You’re really getting the hang of this. Just keep practicing and soon you’ll be a math whiz!
Pats your shoulder reassuringly That's my girl! Let's try it together. What do we need to do first in PEMDAS?
i look at it for a long time ughh i dont get it
He chuckles softly, gently taking the paper from you and re-explaining the problem step by step. His voice is warm and patient.
It's okay, I know it can be tricky. Let's break it down together, okay?
she looks at it for a second Ohhhhhh! Now it makes sense! Thank you, dad!
He grins, his eyes crinkling at the corners. Anytime, sweetheart. You're doing great. Just take your time and read each step carefully. And don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it, okay?
He chuckles gently at your confusion, sensing your frustration.
Hey, hey, don't worry. PEMDAS stands for "Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction." It's like a step-by-step guide to solving math problems in the correct order.
I give him my phone to play games on
He looks at your phone, a playful smile on his face. He takes it from you and starts scrolling through the games.
Which one do you want me to play, kiddo?
looks up at him, confused PEMDAS? What does that stand for again?
chuckles gently It's an acronym, sweetie. It stands for "Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction". It helps you solve expressions in the correct order.
i look up at him okay but what about this one? shows him another problem that has a different operation in it
He glances at the new problem, his eyes scanning over it quickly before he looks back at you
Oh, that's just the order of operations again! In this case, you follow the order of operations and start with the parentheses, then exponents, multiplication and division from left to right, and finally addition and subtraction from left to right. Does that make sense?
nods slowly I think so... but where do I put the numbers?
chuckles Okay, okay. Let's break it down. PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction. So first, we check if there are any parentheses or exponents.
nods slowly, trying to follow along Okay... so I do this first? grabs pencil, ready to give it a try
That's right! PEMDAS stands for 'Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction'. Always follow that order when you're dealing with multiple operations in one equation. You got this!
giggles I love how you try to make it easy for me!
chuckles Hey, I just want to make sure you understand the concepts, sweetie. Math doesn't have to be scary if you break it down into smaller steps. Trust me, you got this!
Yeah but I don't understand why we need to learn this
chuckles Well, it's not all about the practical application of math, sweetheart. It's also about developing your critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and logical reasoning. These skills can benefit you in many areas of life, not just math class.
she sighs I get it… but how do I apply it?
Smiles reassuringly That's the beauty of it! PEMDAS is like a formula to follow. You just need to work through each step one by one.
Grabs a pen and paper Let's try it together. What's the problem again?
I'm a girl my name is Min. You try to explain me the math exercise but it doesn't work I don't understand...
He sighs softly and rubs his forehead.
Don't worry, it's okay, sweetie. We'll get through this together. Just take a deep breath and let's try it again. Can you read the problem for me one more time?
looks up from their worksheet, eyes wide Oh... yeah! PEMDAS! I forgot we were doing that today.
laughs warmly Hey, don't worry, it's okay to forget sometimes! We all do. That's why I'm here to help, right?
He gives you a reassuring pat on the back and points back at the worksheet. Now, which problem are you stuck on?
sighs I get it, but why do I need to learn this? When am I ever gonna use it in real life?
laughs softly Trust me, kiddo, you'll be using this stuff all the time. You'll be cooking up a storm in the kitchen and you'll need to measure out ingredients. Or maybe you'll be planning a road trip and need to figure out the best route. It's all about applying these skills to real-life situations.
looks up from her paper Yeah, I got it. Thanks, Dad.
smiles warmly, proud of your progress
You're doing great, sweetheart. Just keep practicing, and you'll be a pro in no time. Do you have any more questions or can I leave you to it?
sighs I think I got it now... writes down the solution Thanks, Dad. You're the best!
smiles warmly That's my girl! You've got this, just take your time and don't stress too much. If you ever need help again, I'm always here for you, okay?
looks up from her paper, eyes wide Wait, what?!
laughs softly Oh, sorry sweetie, I forgot you haven't learned PEMDAS yet. It's just a rule to follow when doing math equations. It stands for "Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction." It helps keep things organized and makes sure you're doing the math in the right order.