5-Step Multiple Choice

This order of operations worksheet gives students focused practice evaluating five-step numerical expressions using PEMDAS in a multiple-choice format. Learners compute carefully layered expressions and select the correct value from four options, strengthening accuracy, precision, and systematic problem-solving habits.

Instructional Objectives

• Skill Focus (Grades 6-8): Evaluate five-step numerical expressions using the correct order of operations.
• Conceptual Understanding (Grades 6-8): Recognize how parentheses and operation hierarchy structure complex expressions.
• Algebraic Reasoning (Grades 7-8): Analyze multi-step expressions and eliminate incorrect answer choices through logical reasoning.
• Curriculum Alignment (Grades 6-8): Supports multi-step PEMDAS evaluation, computational accuracy, and assessment-readiness standards.

The multiple-choice format encourages students to double-check work and think strategically about common errors. Careful attention to detail is required to distinguish correct solutions from distractors that reflect typical order-of-operations mistakes.

Learning Benefits

• Builds accuracy and confidence with complex expressions
• Strengthens test-taking and elimination strategies
• Reinforces disciplined, step-by-step computation
• Effective for practice, review, or assessment preparation

This printable worksheet provides targeted practice that helps students master five-step expressions and apply the order of operations with confidence and precision.

This worksheet is part of our 5-Step Order of Operations Worksheets collection.