Working Left to Right Worksheet Download
This math worksheet practices the left-to-right rule of the order of operations. Each problem uses only multiplication and division, or only addition and subtraction, so the operations are done in order from left to right: 24 ÷ 4 × 2 is 12, not 3, and 15 − 6 + 2 is 11, not 7. Every problem gives a different answer if it is worked right to left. All numbers are whole and every division comes out even.
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Working Left to Right
Each worksheet has 20 order of operations problems, like 24 ÷ 4 × 2 and 15 − 6 + 2, that are solved by working from left to right.
About this worksheet
Each worksheet has 20 order of operations problems, like 24 ÷ 4 × 2 and 15 − 6 + 2, that are solved by working from left to right.
Student objectives
- 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
Everyday practice
- Keeping score in a game where points are won and lost
- Sharing a bag of marbles and then doubling each share
- Following the steps of a recipe in order
Standards
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numerichorizontaladditionsubtractionmultiplicationdivision