4-Step Multiple Choice

This order of operations worksheet gives students extensive practice evaluating four-step expressions using PEMDAS in a multiple-choice format. Learners compute expressions with parentheses, multiplication, and addition or subtraction, then select the correct answer while applying careful multi-step reasoning.

Instructional Objectives

• Skill Focus (Grades 5-7): Evaluate four-step numerical expressions using the correct order of operations.
• Conceptual Understanding (Grades 5-7): Recognize how parentheses and operation hierarchy structure multi-step expressions.
• Algebraic Reasoning (Grades 6-7): Use logical reasoning and elimination strategies to identify correct answers.
• Curriculum Alignment (Grades 5-7): Supports order of operations application, multi-step arithmetic fluency, and assessment readiness standards.

The multiple-choice format encourages students to check their work and think strategically about possible errors. Repeated exposure to layered expressions strengthens fluency and prepares learners for test-style questions that require precision and confidence.

Learning Benefits

• Builds speed and accuracy with multi-step expressions
• Strengthens test-taking and elimination strategies
• Reinforces consistent application of PEMDAS rules
• Effective for practice, review, or assessment preparation

This printable worksheet provides focused, assessment-ready practice that helps students master four-step expressions and the order of operations with accuracy and efficiency.

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