Order of Operations Worksheet Generator
Expressions use parentheses, multiplication or division, and addition or subtraction. Every item is designed so that evaluating left to right gives a different answer from the correct order — that is what makes the rule visible.
Print at 100% for exact sizing. Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog for a digital copy. Free sheets include 3 prints per day; everything on the sheet is generated in your browser.
What this sheet practices
Expressions use parentheses, multiplication or division, and addition or subtraction. Every item is designed so that evaluating left to right gives a different answer from the correct order — that is what makes the rule visible.
Errors worth watching for
- Working strictly left to right.
- Doing addition before multiplication because it appears first.
How to use it
- Set the difficulty. Easy narrows the range; challenge adds missing values or extra steps.
- Choose how many questions and how many fit on a page. Ten per page is the most readable default.
- Print, or save as PDF. Replace any single question with the circular arrow if it does not fit your group.
At a glance
About this generator
Are exponents included?
No. This sheet covers parentheses and the four operations.
Does the answer key show the steps?
Yes at the steps level: each simplification is listed in order.
Can I print this worksheet on A4 paper?
Yes. Switch Paper to A4 in the settings panel. The layout recalculates the page height and keeps 0.5-inch margins, so nothing is cut off.
Is an answer key included?
The generator always produces an answer key and worked solutions. They are part of the pass; the student sheet can be previewed and printed for free.