Order of Operations Worksheets
Expressions built so the order matters: 3 + 4 × 2 is 11, not 14. The easy setting mixes addition or subtraction with one multiplication or division and no parentheses; medium adds parentheses; hard uses four terms, like (8 + 3) × 4 − 5. Every answer is a whole number and never negative, and every division on the page divides exactly, so wrong answers come from the order, not from arithmetic.
Ready-made PDFs
One-click downloads, answer key included, a different puzzle in each.
FAQ
Are there exponents?
Not on this page. It covers the P, M, D, A and S of PEMDAS with whole numbers; exponents belong to a later unit and would double the number of things to teach at once.
Do the downloads include answer keys?
Yes, every PDF ends with a key page that repeats the layout with the answers in green. Turn the Answer key switch off for a problems-only file.
Can I get different versions for each student?
Turn on the 5 versions switch before downloading. You get five different sheets in one PDF, each with its own answer key, so neighbouring desks cannot copy.
Why are the answers never negative?
So a negative result is a reliable signal that the operations were done in the wrong order, rather than a possible correct answer.
Can students work these on a tablet?
Yes. Practice online puts a pen tool over the same sheet, so answers can be written with a stylus or finger and wiped for another try.
How do I print this order of operations worksheet?
Click Download PDF and print at 100% scale. The page is already sized for US Letter with printer-safe margins, so no fit-to-page fiddling is needed.