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Order of Operations (PEMDAS)
Explains the PEMDAS rule 6th grade students use to work out calculations with more than one operation: parentheses first, then exponents…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 15 min
Worksheet6th GradeLevel 3 · Challenge
Free 6th Grade Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Worksheet — Level 3
Evaluate expressions using the correct order of operations. A challenge set for students ready to stretch further. This 6th Grade worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.
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- Grade
- 6th Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Topic
- Order of Operations
- Difficulty
- Level 3 · Challenge
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Texas grade levels (TEKS)
- Questions
- 12
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practice
- applying the order of operations
- working with parentheses and exponents
- showing each step
Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: 6th Grade Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Worksheet — Level 3
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
6th Grade students (typically ages 11–12) working on order of operations. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try 6th Grade Ratio Worksheet — Level 1.
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Success TutoringWorksheets6th Grade · Mathematics · Order of Operations6th Grade Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Worksheet — Level 3
Name
Date
Score /
Parentheses, then Exponents, then Multiplication/Division (left to right), then Addition/Subtraction (left to right).
1.4 × 5 − 4 × 5
2.43 − 32 ÷ 4
3.32 + 2 × (4 − 2)
4.32 − 16 ÷ 2
5.54 − 18 ÷ 2
6.79 − 21 ÷ 3
7.22 + 2 × (9 − 2)
8.62 + 2 × (6 − 4)
9.27 − 8 ÷ 4
10.6 × 8 − 6 × 4
11.(3 + 8)2 ÷ 11
12.8 × 8 − 2 × 3
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
More 6th Grade order of operations resources
- Worksheet
6th Grade Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Worksheet — Level 1
Evaluate expressions using the correct order of operations. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This 6th Grade…
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Time
- 15 min
- Questions
- 12 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
- Worksheet
6th Grade Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Worksheet — Level 2
Evaluate expressions using the correct order of operations. Expected-level practice for this grade. This 6th Grade worksheet has 12…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 15 min
- Questions
- 12 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
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- 8th Grade Order of Operations (PEMDAS) Worksheet — Level 1
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- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
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