Order of Operations Worksheets (PEMDAS)
Order of Operations Worksheets (PEMDAS)
Welcome to our Order of Operations Worksheets!
Understand the fundamentals of math with our printable PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction) worksheets. The order of operations is a set of rules that dictate the sequence in which mathematical operations should be performed. Understanding the order of operations is crucial for building a strong mathematical foundation. It’s not just about getting the right answer; it’s about developing logical thinking and problem-solving skills that apply across all areas of math and beyond. A firm grasp of PEMDAS is a key building block for understanding advanced mathematical concepts, including algebra. Our worksheets provide practice problems that reinforce the correct sequence of operations, ensuring your child learns to solve complex expressions with confidence.
Download our PEMDAS worksheets today and set your child up for math success!
Resource Details
- Age(s): 8 - 10
- Grade(s): 3rd Grade to 5th Grade
- 12 Printable PDF Resources
- Includes Answer Key(s)
Introduction to PEMDAS (Printable PDFs)
P.E.M.D.A.S helps unlock the right sequence for solving math puzzles, ensuring we land on the right answer. It’s like following steps in a recipe or instructions in a game. P stands for parentheses, E for exponents, M and D for multiplication and division, and A and S for addition and subtraction.
Worksheet #1
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Order of Operations (Printable PDFs)
Here, students will practice using the order of operations (PEMDAS) to solve the equations. We provide 3 worksheets with just addition and subtraction, 3 worksheets with addition, subtraction, and multiplication, and 3 worksheets with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Worksheet #1 - Addition and Subtraction
Worksheet #2 - Addition and Subtraction
Worksheet #3 - Addition and Subtraction
Worksheet #4 - Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication
Worksheet #5 - Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication
Worksheet #6 - Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication
Worksheet #7 - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
Worksheet #8 - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
Worksheet #9 - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
What is PEMDAS and How Do You Apply It?
The order of operations is a set of rules used in mathematics to clarify which procedures should be performed first when evaluating a given mathematical expression. It’s crucial for ensuring that everyone arrives at the same answer. Here’s a breakdown:
What is PEMDAS?
It’s a standard sequence for performing calculations in an expression with multiple operations.
Commonly remembered by the acronyms:
PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction.
BODMAS: Brackets, Orders, Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction.
How to use it:
- Parentheses/Brackets: First, perform any operations inside parentheses ( ) or brackets [ ]. If there are nested parentheses, work from the innermost set outward.
- Exponents/Orders: Next, evaluate any exponents (powers) or roots.
- Multiplication and Division: Then, perform multiplication and division operations, working from left to right. This means that if division comes before multiplication when reading left to right, you do the division first.
- Addition and Subtraction: Finally, perform addition and subtraction operations, also working from left to right. Again, if subtraction comes before addition, you do the subtraction first.
Order of Operations Tips:
- Multiplication and division have equal priority, as do addition and subtraction.
- When operations have equal priority, proceed from left to right.