Order of Operations: Add, Subtract, Multiply
Browse 6 free printable Order of Operations: Add, Subtract, Multiply worksheets for Grade 3 Math. These Order of Operations worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Practice Questions
- 5 + 2 x (8 - 3) + 4 x 2 = ?
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- (4 + 2) x 3 - 5 + 2 x 4 = ?
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21
- 10 + 5 x (6 - 4) - 3 x 2 = ?
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14
- 3 x (5 + 2) - 4 x 3 + 6 = ?
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- 20 - (3 x 4) + 2 x 5 - 1 = ?
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17
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Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Encourage students to underline the step they are solving and rewrite the rest of the equation below it.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Solving left to right without checking for multiplication first.
- Incorrect operation order
- Calculation errors
- Ignoring parentheses
- Working left-to-right prematurely
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- Why is order of operations important?
- What happens if you don't follow the rules?
- Can you create an expression that equals 20?
- How does a calculator follow these rules?
Extension Activities
- Add division to problems.
- Use larger numbers.
- Create longer equations.
Parent Tip
Have your child explain why multiplication comes before addition.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Number Sense & Operations
Estimated Time
25 minutes