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Order of Operations

Marshal DuPas

Created by Marshal DuPas

20 questions

5th Grade

Math

Updated Oct 2026

This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet gives students 20 structured opportunities to practise order of operations. The three dropdown items establish the sequence—parentheses or brackets, multiplication or division, then addition or subtraction—while selected-response items ask students to evaluate expressions, identify the first step, and interpret parentheses. Students also use a fill-in-the-blank item to record a value and connect notation such as 3(2) or 12(5) with multiplication. The worksheet is designed for Grade 5 learners who are developing accuracy and reasoning when evaluating expressions with parentheses and multiplication. Its mix of dropdown, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions lets teachers check both procedural fluency and whether students recognize which operation should be completed first. Use the free printable worksheet for independent practice, guided review, or a quick formative check; a complete answer key is included for efficient checking.

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Order of Operations

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

In order of operations, first you solve ​ (a)   , next ​ (b)   , then ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
( ) parenthesis or [ ] bracket
x or ÷ multiply or divide
+ or - add or subtract
2.

Solve 3(2)

a)

6

b)

5

c)

1

d)

4

3.

Solve 4[3]

a)

12

b)

7

c)

1

d)

8

4.

3(2) means 3 ​ (a)   2

Choose from the below words
x
+
-

÷\div  

5.

12(5) means 12 ​ (a)   5

Choose from the below words
x
-
+

÷\div  

6.

Solve 3 ( 12 - 7)

a)

15

b)

29

c)

8

d)

5

7.

What is the value of this expression?

50−(3×5)+(2×4)50-\left(3\times5\right)+\left(2\times4\right)

(a)  

8.

Which statement is true about the parentheses in this expression?

36 ÷(2×2)+2036\ \div(2\times2)+20

a)

The parentheses indicate that 36÷236\div2 should be solved first

b)

The parentheses indicate that

2+202+20 should be solved first

c)

The parentheses indicate that 2×22\times2 should be solved first

d)

The parentheses indicate that 2×22\times2 should be solved last

9.

Which step in the expression should be solved first?

13[7.9+4(2.3)]13\left[7.9+4\left(2.3\right)\right]

a)

13×7.913\times7.9

b)

4(2.3)4\left(2.3\right)

c)

7.9+47.9+4

d)

None of the above

10.
5x(6-3)
a)
19
b)
27
c)
15
d)
23
11.
(6 + 2) x (3 + 2)
a)
18
b)
26
c)
16
d)
40
12.
Which step would come first in the following problem:
6x7+(9-3)+2
a)
6x7
b)
7+9
c)
(9-3)
d)
3+2
13.
18 + (6 – 2) × 2
a)
26
b)
29
c)
44
d)
40
14.

What would come first in these order of operations?

a)

Exponets

b)

Addition

c)

Subtraction

d)

Parenthesis

15.

Who is correct?

Sallie

16÷2×8=6416\div2\times8=64  

Brian

16÷2×8=116\div2\times8=1  

a)

Sallie

b)

Brian

c)

I'm not sure

d)

Both

16.

Which comes first in the order of operations, addition or subtraction?

a)

Addition

b)

Subtraction

c)

Whichever is first left to right

d)

whichever is first right to left

17.

Which operation would you do first?

(12 + 10) ÷ 10 x 14 - 6

a)

Division

b)

Multiplication

c)

Addition

d)

Subtraction

18.

(24 - 16) ÷ 8 =

a)

8

b)

1

c)

2

d)

7

19.

In the following expression you subtract first then multiply?

13 - 2 x 4

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Which statement is true about the parentheses in this expression?

5[(14+5)−3×2]5[(14+5)-3\times2]

a)

The parentheses indicate that 3x2 should be solved first

b)

The parentheses indicate that 14+5 should be last

c)

The parentheses indicate that 14+5 should be solved after 3x2

d)

The parentheses indicate that 14+5 should be solved before 3x2

WaygroundAnswer Key

Order of Operations

Total questions: 20

1.
( ) parenthesis or [ ] bracket, x or ÷ multiply or divide, + or - add or subtract
2.
a)

6

3.
a)

12

4.
x
5.
x
6.
a)

15

7.
43, =43, = 43
8.
c)

The parentheses indicate that 2×22\times2 should be solved first

9.
b)

4(2.3)4\left(2.3\right)

10.
c) 15
11.
d) 40
12.
c) (9-3)
13.
a) 26
14.
d)

Parenthesis

15.
a)

Sallie

16.
c)

Whichever is first left to right

17.
c)

Addition

18.
b)

1

19.
b)

False

20.
d)

The parentheses indicate that 14+5 should be solved before 3x2

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FAQs

What does this order of operations worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet focuses on applying the order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions, especially expressions containing parentheses and multiplication. Its 20 items use dropdowns, multiple-choice questions, and a fill-in-the-blank response to check whether students can identify the correct sequence, interpret notation such as 3(2), select the first step, and find an expression’s value.

How can I use this worksheet to teach order of operations?

Begin by modeling the sequence shown in the dropdown items, then demonstrate that parentheses are completed before multiplication, addition, or subtraction. Use examples such as 3(2) and 3(12 − 7) to have students explain what each symbol means and which operation they would perform first. After guided practice, assign the multiple-choice items so students must distinguish between choosing the first step and calculating the final value.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Watch for students interpreting adjacent numbers, such as 3(2), as addition instead of multiplication, or treating parentheses as a signal to solve last. Students may also work from left to right without first completing the parenthetical expression, or choose a later operation when a question asks which step comes first. Ask them to mark the operation completed at each stage before selecting an answer.

How do I assign and grade this order of operations worksheet?

On Wayground, assign the worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz, depending on whether students will complete the dropdown, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank items on paper or on screen. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.

How can I differentiate this order of operations worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing and font size to make the operation sequence and expression choices easier to follow, or enable a dyslexia-friendly font. You can also translate the worksheet into another language so students can interpret the parentheses, operation symbols, and answer choices more confidently.

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