Grade 6Matheasy
Operation Station
Operation Station — Order of Operations worksheet for Grade 6.
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What Your Child Will Learn
- Apply the order of operations (PEMDAS) to evaluate simple expressions with parentheses, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction
- Solve each of the 10 Operation Station problems by performing operations in the correct sequence without skipping steps
- Identify which operation to complete first in expressions at an easy G6 level
- Verify solutions by rewriting the expression after each step on the worksheet
How to Use This Worksheet
- Step 1: Review the PEMDAS rule together and point out the 'Operation Station' title as a reminder that operations must follow a specific order
- Step 2: Solve the first three problems as a guided example, writing each step on the worksheet
- Step 3: Let the student complete problems 4-7 independently while checking for correct sequence
- Step 4: Review all answers together and correct any order mistakes before finishing the last three problems
- Step 5: Use the final problem to have the student explain each step without assistance
Tips for Parents & Teachers
Have students circle the first operation to perform on each Operation Station problem to prevent left-to-right errors
Common mistake: ignoring parentheses; address it by having the student rewrite the expression after removing parentheses on the first two problems
Use the worksheet's easy difficulty to practice only one or two operations per problem before moving to mixed expressions
Review answers by asking the student to explain the order aloud for problems 5 and 10
Frequently Asked Questions
Why must we solve parentheses before multiplication in order-of-operations problems?
Parentheses change the order of the expression, so doing them first ensures the correct value, as practiced in the Operation Station worksheet.
What should a Grade 6 student do when an expression has multiplication and addition but no parentheses?
Multiply first, then add, following the PEMDAS rule used throughout the easy-level problems on this worksheet.
How can students avoid doing all operations from left to right on the Operation Station worksheet?
Circle or underline the multiplication and division steps before starting so they are completed before addition and subtraction.
What is a good way to check answers on simple order-of-operations problems?
Rewrite the expression after each completed step and compare the final result with the original problem.
Why is practicing order of operations important before learning more complex expressions in later grades?
It builds the habit of following rules accurately so students can handle longer expressions with exponents and multiple parentheses later.
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