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Free printable PEMDAS including exponents worksheets for 5th grade. Students evaluate multi-operation expressions that include exponents, applying the full order of operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction. An essential 5th grade pre-algebra standard. Part of our order operations pemdas worksheets collection.

What You'll Learn

  • Evaluate expressions with exponents using PEMDAS order
  • Simplify exponents before multiplying, dividing, adding, or subtracting
  • Apply full order of operations including powers to solve expressions

FAQ

What does PEMDAS stand for and how do 5th graders use it?

PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction — it tells students the exact order to evaluate each operation in a complex expression.

When are exponents introduced into PEMDAS practice at the 5th grade level?

5th grade is typically when students first encounter exponents in expressions, working primarily with squared numbers (e.g., 3²= 9) and occasionally cubed numbers within order-of-operations problems.

What is a common PEMDAS mistake 5th graders make when exponents are included?

A frequent error is evaluating exponents and multiplication in left-to-right order as if they are equal priority — students must be reminded that exponents are evaluated before multiplication and division.

Grade
5th Grade
Ages
Ages 10-11
Subject
Math
Format
Printable PDF

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May 2026

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May 2026

So excited for this to be ready! My students really need more practice with this topic.

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May 2026

Excited for this one! I've been hunting for a good printable on this topic for weeks.

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