WorksheetsOrder of Operations
Total questions: 10
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Answer KeyOrder of Operations
Total questions: 10
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c)
15
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c) 7
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b) 1
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b) 9
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a) 16
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a) 2
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a) 26
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a) 40
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c) 26
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c) 10
Order of Operations
10 questions
5th Grade
Math
Updated Aug 2026
Order of Operations is a free printable Grade 5 mathematics worksheet with 10 multiple-choice questions. Students evaluate numerical expressions that combine parentheses, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction, including expressions such as 5 × (6 − 3), (24 − 16) ÷ 8, and 30 − 7 × 4. The item set asks students to apply the correct sequence of operations rather than simply calculate from left to right. This worksheet helps teachers check whether students can recognize when parentheses must be evaluated first, complete multiplication and division before addition or subtraction, and select the correct result from plausible distractors. It works as independent practice, a review activity, or a short formative assessment after instruction on order of operations. The worksheet is available as a free printable PDF and includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.
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What does this Order of Operations worksheet help Grade 5 students practice?
This worksheet gives students 10 multiple-choice expressions to evaluate using parentheses and the correct order of multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Solving items such as 7 × (7 − 4) ÷ 3 and 18 − 4 × 2 helps students decide which operation to perform first and distinguish the correct result from answers based on an incorrect sequence.
How can I use this worksheet to teach order of operations?
Model one expression with parentheses, such as 5 × (6 − 3), by marking the operation students should complete first. Then work through an expression without parentheses, such as 30 − 7 × 4, and ask students to explain why multiplication is completed before subtraction before they solve the remaining multiple-choice items independently.
What mistakes should I watch for on this order of operations worksheet?
Watch for students calculating strictly from left to right, especially in 30 − 7 × 4, 5 × 6 − 4, and 18 − 4 × 2. Students may also skip the parentheses in expressions such as (4 × 8) − (9 + 7), or select a distractor that results from performing addition or subtraction before multiplication or division.
How do I assign and grade this Order of Operations worksheet?
On Wayground, you can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz containing its 10 multiple-choice questions. It 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?
Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the multi-step expressions and answer choices are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while students work through the numerical expressions.
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