Two-Step Expressions

This order of operations worksheet gives students additional practice evaluating two-step expressions using PEMDAS. Learners work with expressions that combine multiplication with addition or subtraction, including problems with parentheses, reinforcing correct sequencing and operational hierarchy.

Instructional Objectives

• Skill Focus (Grades 5-7): Evaluate two-step numerical expressions using the correct order of operations.
• Conceptual Understanding (Grades 5-7): Recognize how parentheses and multiplication influence the order in which operations are performed.
• Algebraic Reasoning (Grades 6-7): Analyze expression structure to determine which operation must be completed first.
• Curriculum Alignment (Grades 5-7): Supports order of operations, multi-step computation, algebraic thinking, and operational fluency standards.

The variety of problem types encourages students to rely on reasoning rather than pattern guessing. Showing or computing each step helps learners internalize PEMDAS rules and prepares them for longer, more complex expressions.

Learning Benefits

• Builds fluency and confidence with two-step expressions
• Reinforces consistent, accurate application of PEMDAS
• Prepares students for more advanced multi-step algebraic work
• Effective for practice, review, or skill reinforcement

This printable worksheet provides focused practice that helps students master two-step order-of-operations problems while strengthening readiness for more complex mathematical expressions.

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