Order of Operations: Four Operations, Five Numbers
Browse 6 free printable Order of Operations: Four Operations, Five Numbers worksheets for Grade 3 Math. These Order of Operations worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Practice Questions
- 20 - (6 + 4) ÷ 2 + 5 = ?
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- (15 + 5) ÷ 4 + 3 x 2 = ?
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11
- 8 + 12 ÷ (2 + 2) - 3 = ?
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8
- 5 x (10 - 6) + 8 ÷ 2 = ?
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24
- (20 ÷ 5) x 3 + 10 - 4 = ?
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18
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Teaching Notes
Watch out for students who add before dividing just because it appears first on the left.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Ignoring the hierarchy of Mult/Div over Add/Sub.
- Incorrect operation order
- Ignoring left-to-right rule
- Parentheses errors
- Basic computation errors
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- Why is the order of operations important?
- What happens if you ignore parentheses?
- Give a real-world example of using PEMDAS.
- How can you check your solution for accuracy?
Extension Activities
- Add exponents.
- Use larger numbers.
- Create longer expressions.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to create a problem using all four operations.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Algebraic Thinking
Estimated Time
25 minutes