Created by Christine Williamson
13 questions
5th Grade
Math
Updated Oct 2026
This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet builds fluency with PEMDAS by asking students to evaluate numerical expressions in the correct order. It includes 11 fill-in-the-blank problems and 2 multiple-choice questions covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, parentheses, and exponents. Students solve expressions such as 9 ÷ 3 + 4 × 6, (67 − 18) ÷ 7 × 3, and 2³ × 3², then identify which operation should be completed first in a given expression. The worksheet is designed for Grade 5 instruction, guided practice, independent practice, or a quick check of students’ understanding of order of operations. Its mix of computation and operation-selection questions helps teachers see whether students can both carry out PEMDAS and recognize the correct starting step. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key for efficient review and feedback.
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This Grade 5 worksheet practices evaluating numerical expressions using PEMDAS, including parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Eleven fill-in-the-blank problems require students to calculate expressions such as 4² × (8 − 3), while two multiple-choice items ask students to identify which operation comes first.
Introduce the worksheet by modeling one expression with parentheses or an exponent, writing each PEMDAS step in order. Then have students solve the fill-in-the-blank problems and explain why multiplication and division are handled before addition and subtraction. Use the two “which operation would you do first?” questions to prompt discussion before students complete the full calculations.
Watch for students adding or subtracting before completing multiplication or division, or multiplying before dividing simply because multiplication appears first in the acronym. Students may also overlook parentheses or treat exponents such as 5² and 2³ as ordinary multiplication. In the multiple-choice items, check that they select division as the first operation rather than subtraction, addition, or multiplication.
You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key for the 11 fill-in-the-blank and 2 multiple-choice questions, and printable student work can be graded by scanning it with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.
In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the numerical expressions and answer spaces easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language. These options can help students access the parentheses, exponents, and operation-order questions without changing the PEMDAS practice.
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