PEMDAS Multiple Choice

This order of operations worksheet gives students focused practice solving three-step expressions using PEMDAS in a multiple-choice format. Learners evaluate expressions that include parentheses, multiplication or division, and addition or subtraction, then select the correct answer from four options, reinforcing accuracy and verification skills.

Instructional Objectives

• Skill Focus (Grades 5-7): Evaluate three-step numerical expressions using the correct order of operations.
• Conceptual Understanding (Grades 5-7): Recognize how parentheses and operation hierarchy determine the correct computation sequence.
• Algebraic Reasoning (Grades 6-7): Analyze answer choices to critique reasoning and eliminate results based on common sequencing errors.
• Curriculum Alignment (Grades 5-7): Supports expressions and equations, multi-step computation fluency, mathematical practices focused on verification, and assessment-readiness standards.

The multiple-choice structure encourages students to slow down, compare outcomes, and reflect on whether their solution follows PEMDAS correctly. This format helps students identify and avoid frequent mistakes, such as performing addition before multiplication.

Learning Benefits

• Builds confidence and accuracy with three-step expressions
• Strengthens self-checking and answer-verification habits
• Supports quiz use, warm-ups, and quick progress checks
• Prepares students for standardized and test-based assessments

This printable worksheet provides efficient, assessment-style practice that helps students master three-step PEMDAS expressions while strengthening precision, reasoning, and test-taking skills.

This worksheet is part of our 3-Step Order of Operations Worksheets collection.