Order of Operations with Exponents Worksheet
Exponents can make order of operations feel a little more intense — but the steps are still the same. The key is to slow down and follow the sequence every time: handle exponents first, then multiply or divide from left to right, and finally add or subtract from left to right. This worksheet gives students targeted practice evaluating expressions that include exponents plus mixed operations.
This Level 1 set is a strong next step after students are comfortable with parentheses and basic PEMDAS problems. It helps learners build accuracy and confidence before moving into more complex expressions, multi-step algebra, and equation work.
What students practice on this worksheet
This printable focuses on:
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Evaluating exponents first
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Completing multiplication and division left to right
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Completing addition and subtraction left to right
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Solving mixed expressions without skipping steps
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Checking reasonableness (a quick way to catch mistakes)
A quick reminder about PEMDAS
PEMDAS is helpful, but one detail matters most:
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Multiplication and division are done in order from left to right
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Addition and subtraction are done in order from left to right
So it’s not “all multiplication before division” — it’s whichever comes first as you read the expression.
How to use this worksheet
You can use this page in lots of flexible ways:
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Warm-up practice (pick 4 problems)
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Independent work after a mini-lesson on exponents
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Homework or quiz review
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Small-group support for students who rush steps
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Check-for-understanding before moving to harder expressions
Answer key included
An answer key is included so students can self-check or teachers can grade quickly. If a student misses a problem, have them rewrite the expression step-by-step (especially when exponents and division are both included).
