Created by KRISTIN MIGLIORE
10 questions
5th Grade
Math
Updated Oct 2026
Order of Operations is a Grade 5 mathematics worksheet that helps students apply the sequence of operations in numerical expressions. Across 10 multiple-choice questions, students identify the correct order—parentheses, brackets, and braces first, followed by multiplication or division, then addition or subtraction—and use it to evaluate expressions with and without grouping symbols. Students also identify which operation to complete first and solve expressions such as 12 − 4 × 2, (7 + 41) ÷ 2 − 15, and 15 + 7 × 2 − 11 + 35. This format gives teachers a focused check of whether students can distinguish operation priority from left-to-right calculation and carry out the required steps accurately. The worksheet is a free printable worksheet with a complete answer key, suitable for guided practice, independent work, review, or a quick formative assessment.
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WorksheetsAnswer KeyParentheses, Brackets, Braces, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction
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This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet uses 10 multiple-choice questions to assess whether students can apply parentheses, brackets, and braces before multiplication or division, followed by addition or subtraction. Students identify the first operation in expressions such as 3 + 4 × 6 − 4 and solve multi-step expressions including (82 ÷ 2) × 3 − 17.
Introduce the operation sequence before students begin, then model how to mark the first operation in an expression such as (12 + 10) ÷ 10 × 14 − 6. Have students explain why addition inside parentheses comes before division and multiplication, and then use the multiple-choice options to discuss how skipping that step changes the result. Finish by asking students to solve a few items independently and justify the order they chose.
Watch for students adding or subtracting before multiplication or division, as in 12 − 4 × 2, or choosing the first operation from left to right instead of looking for grouping symbols. Students may also overlook parentheses in expressions such as 18 + (6 − 2) × 2 or treat multiplication and division as if one always comes before the other. Ask them to identify the first step before calculating to reveal these errors.
You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key for the 10 multiple-choice questions, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The PDF option also supports classrooms that want to reduce screen time.
Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to increase font size or spacing so the operation symbols, grouping symbols, and multiple-choice options are easier to track. You can also select a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the numerical expressions and directions.
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