Order of operations
On this page children practise applying the rule that multiplication and division are done before addition and subtraction. Start with the short method and the examples, then use the online practice or print a worksheet with answers.
How to solve this
- Multiplication and division must be calculated before addition and subtraction — "dot before dash" (Punkt vor Strich).
- Work through the expression left to right, but always complete all × and ÷ before any + or −.
- Check by working the expression in a different written order with brackets to confirm the same result.
Examples
3 + 4 × 5 = ?
23
12 − 2 × 4 = ?
4
Practice problems with answers
Solve these problems on paper or out loud, then check the answer key. The online practice and the printable worksheet give a new set every time.
- 1 + 2 × 3 = ___
- 5 + 5 × 2 = ___
- 1 + 5 × 5 = ___
- 3 + 5 × 5 = ___
- 2 + 5 × 3 = ___
- 1 + 3 × 3 = ___
- 4 + 4 × 5 = ___
- 2 + 5 × 4 = ___
Show answers
- 7
- 15
- 26
- 28
- 17
- 10
- 24
- 22
Android app
Times Divide
Multiplication and division worksheets that follow what the child has already solved.
The app does not generate PDF sheets at random. It uses the child’s previous results, including offline sheets, so the next practice can focus on what still needs work.
- Generate printable PDFs from the child’s history.
- Enter solved offline sheets quickly after practice.
- The app shows each answer; you mark it correct or not.
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