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Order of Operations Worksheet Generator

Make printable order of operations worksheets in seconds. Build PEMDAS practice with the operations you choose, add parentheses, pick easy, standard, or challenge, then print or download a clean PDF with a matching answer key. Every answer stays a whole number, with no negatives or decimals. Free, no sign-up, and everything stays in your browser.

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Order of Operations Practice

20 problems · Standard · + − × ÷ ( )

Name: ______________________    Date: ____________

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Step by step

How to use the order of operations worksheet generator

  • 1Choose the difficulty and which parts to include: addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, parentheses, and exponents.
  • 2Pick how many problems and whether to show a name and date line.
  • 3Press Regenerate for a fresh set of expressions anytime.
  • 4Print the worksheet, or download a PDF with the answer key on its own page.
When it helps

When this is useful

Order of operations practice

Give students focused practice working through multi-step expressions in the correct order.

PEMDAS review

Reinforce parentheses, exponents, multiply and divide, then add and subtract, on one sheet.

Arithmetic review

Blend the four operations so students keep their basic skills sharp inside longer problems.

Homework, centers, and test prep

Send a set home, keep a stack at a center, or build a quick practice sheet before an assessment.

Substitute and early finishers

Keep ready-made packets for a substitute, or have a challenge sheet on hand for early finishers.

Small-group intervention and spiral review

Start with simple two-step expressions for support, then mix order-of-operations review across the year.

In practice

Examples to try

An easy order of operations worksheet

Use the easy level for two-step expressions with small numbers and no exponents.

A PEMDAS worksheet

Include every operation so students practice the full order of operations on each problem.

A parentheses practice worksheet

Turn on parentheses so students learn to work inside the grouping symbols first.

A multiplication and addition order worksheet

Mix multiplication with addition so students see why multiplying comes first.

A challenge order of operations worksheet

Use the challenge level for longer expressions, multiple groupings, and optional exponents.

A printable answer key

Turn on the answer key so every worked-out answer is filled in for fast grading.

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Tips for better results

  • Start with simple two-step expressions

    The easy level keeps problems to two operations, so students focus on which one comes first.

  • Add parentheses once precedence makes sense

    Turn on parentheses after students are comfortable with multiply-before-add, so grouping is the new idea.

  • Use challenge after multi-step problems feel easy

    Save the challenge level, longer expressions, and exponents for students who are ready for them.

  • Print the answer key separately

    The PDF puts the answer key on its own page, so you can keep it apart from the student copy.

  • Use dry erase pockets for reuse

    Slip a sheet into a dry erase pocket so students can practice the same set more than once.

  • Regenerate for different groups

    Press Regenerate to make a fresh set with the same settings for another group or retake.

Under the hood

How the order of operations worksheet generator works

You choose the difficulty and which parts to include, and the generator builds expressions to match. Easy keeps problems to two operations with small numbers, standard adds a third step and parentheses, and challenge brings in longer expressions, multiple groupings, and optional squares and cubes. Parentheses are always evaluated first, then any exponents, then multiplication and division from left to right, then addition and subtraction from left to right.

Every expression is checked as it is built. Answers stay whole numbers, never go negative, and divisions always come out even, so there are no decimals, no remainders, and never a divide by zero. The answer key is calculated the same way the problems are, so it always matches.

Everything is generated on your device, so you can make as many fresh worksheets as you like, instantly and for free. Press Regenerate for a brand-new set using the same settings.

Your data

Private by design

  • No account and no sign-up. Just open it and start.
  • Everything runs on your device, so the worksheet settings you choose and the expressions and answers you create stays with you.
  • Nothing you create is uploaded. No values, names, scores, or generated content are sent to our servers.
  • We use Google Analytics only for basic, anonymous pageview counts. It never receives what you enter into the tool.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the order of operations worksheet generator free?

Yes, completely free, with no account and no limit on how many worksheets you make. There's no watermark on the printed sheet.

Can I print order of operations worksheets?

Yes. Use the Print button to send the worksheet straight to your printer. Only the worksheet prints, with clean, readable expressions, and nothing else from the web page.

Can I download a PDF?

Yes. Download a clean PDF built right on your device, with the problems on the first page and, when enabled, an answer key on its own page.

Does it include an answer key?

Yes. Turn on the answer key and every answer is worked out and filled in, so grading a whole set takes just a minute.

Can I make PEMDAS worksheets?

Yes. Include addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, parentheses, and exponents to practice the full order of operations on every problem.

Can I include parentheses?

Yes. Turn parentheses on or off. When they're on, students practice working inside the grouping symbols before anything else.

Are worksheet settings or answers uploaded or saved anywhere?

No. The worksheet is built entirely on your device, and the PDF is created there too, so your settings, expressions, and answers are never uploaded or stored on a server.

What makes good order of operations practice?

Start with two-step expressions, add parentheses once precedence makes sense, keep numbers small enough to focus on the steps, and use an answer key for fast, accurate checking.

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