Four-Step Quantification

This order of operations worksheet introduces students to evaluating expressions that require four clearly defined steps using PEMDAS. Learners work through expressions that include parentheses, multiplication or division, and addition or subtraction, carefully following operational order while showing each step.

Instructional Objectives

• Skill Focus (Grades 5-7): Evaluate numerical expressions that require four sequential steps using the correct order of operations.
• Conceptual Understanding (Grades 5-7): Understand how parentheses and operation hierarchy determine the structure and outcome of an expression.
• Algebraic Reasoning (Grades 6-7): Break complex expressions into manageable stages and apply operations in the correct sequence.
• Curriculum Alignment (Grades 5-7): Supports order of operations (PEMDAS), multi-step expression evaluation, algebraic thinking, and computation accuracy standards.

Each problem is intentionally structured to require thoughtful sequencing rather than guesswork. By showing all four steps, students strengthen precision, reduce common PEMDAS errors, and develop reliable habits for multi-step problem solving.

Learning Benefits

• Builds confidence with longer, structured expressions
• Reinforces careful step-by-step reasoning
• Encourages accuracy and clear mathematical work
• Effective for guided practice, independent work, or skill reinforcement

This printable worksheet provides focused practice with four-step expressions, helping students master the order of operations through clear structure and deliberate, process-driven computation.

This worksheet is part of our 4-Step Order of Operations Worksheets collection.