PEMDAS Word Riddles

This worksheet presents word-based riddles that students translate into numerical expressions before solving using the order of operations. Learners practice interpreting real-world scenarios involving grouping, multiplication, and additive adjustments. They then write expressions and complete all three PEMDAS steps to determine the final answer. This type of activity enhances reading comprehension and mathematical literacy simultaneously. Students strengthen their ability to convert words into symbolic math and improve multi-step reasoning. This worksheet is ideal for advanced practice, problem-solving centers, or enrichment.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Mathematics – Problem Solving: Translate situations into expressions

Mathematics – Expressions & Equations: Evaluate multi-step expressions

Mathematics – Mathematical Literacy: Interpret word-based scenarios

Mathematics – Mathematical Practices: Model with mathematics

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