Calculation Word Problems

This worksheet presents real-world word problems that require students to translate each scenario into a two-step numerical expression. Learners must identify the correct operations, organize them using order-of-operations rules, and compute the final answers. The problems combine multiplication, addition, subtraction, or division in meaningful contexts such as shopping, organizing supplies, splitting items, or scoring points. Students strengthen both reading comprehension and mathematical reasoning while applying PEMDAS in practical situations. This worksheet deepens conceptual understanding and supports the ability to model mathematical situations accurately.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Mathematics – Translating Situations into Expressions

Mathematics – Order of Operations

Mathematics – Multi-Step Problem Solving

Mathematics – Real-World Application of Numerical Reasoning

This worksheet is part of our 2-Step Order of Operations Worksheets collection.