Learn the order of operations - PEMDAS - with free worksheets that give students focused practice solving expressions with parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Problems are sequenced so students learn to work through operations in the correct order rather than simply left to right. Each worksheet comes in multiple versions as a printable PDF with a complete answer key, and can be assigned digitally with no login or account needed. Modified pages support students who need fewer problems, and the grading column makes scoring quick. Best for 5th and 6th grade as students transition into pre-algebra.
These worksheets provide practice solving expressions using the correct order of operations (PEMDAS). Students evaluate multi-step expressions, identify which operation should be performed first, and work through problems with parentheses, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. Aligned with sixth grade standards.
Do multiplication and division in order from left to right
Do addition and subtraction in order from left to right
Explain why 24 ÷ 4 × 2 is 12, not 3
Order of Operations worksheets by grade
6th Grade Order of Operations Worksheets(6 worksheets) This page features two free 6th grade order of operations worksheets to help students master PEMDAS skills.