Mixed PEMDAS Practice: Order of Operations Worksheet (No Exponents)
Order of operations can feel tricky at first because the steps matter. If you change the order, you can end up with a totally different answer even when the numbers stay the same! This mixed PEMDAS practice worksheet helps students build confidence by working through expressions that include parentheses, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.
This worksheet is designed for students who already know the basic operations and are ready to practice solving multi-step expressions the correct way. It’s a great fit for upper elementary and middle school review, especially when students are transitioning into algebra skills like simplifying expressions and solving equations.
What students practice on this worksheet
This Mixed PEMDAS Practice worksheet focuses on:
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Solving parentheses first
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Handling multiplication and division left to right
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Handling addition and subtraction left to right
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Working through multi-step expressions carefully (without rushing)
Since there are no exponents, students can focus on the most common order of operations moves they’ll use in class.
A quick PEMDAS reminder (without the confusion)
PEMDAS is a memory tool, but the most important detail is this:
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Multiplication and division are a team → go left to right
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Addition and subtraction are a team → go left to right
A common mistake is trying to do all multiplication before division (or all addition before subtraction). This worksheet gives students multiple chances to practice the correct left-to-right approach.
How to use this worksheet
Try it in any of these ways:
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Warm-up / bell ringer (do 2–4 problems)
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Independent practice after a lesson
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Homework or review before a quiz
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Small group support for students who need extra repetition
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Fast finisher activity for early finishers
Answer key included
An answer key is included so students can check their work or teachers can grade quickly. If a student gets stuck, encourage them to write the steps out line-by-line (especially when parentheses are involved).
