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What does GEMDAS mean?
GEMDAS is a mnemonic for the order of operations — the agreed sequence for evaluating a numerical expression so that everyone gets the same answer:
| Letter | Step | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| G | Grouping symbols | Work inside parentheses ( ), brackets [ ] and braces { } first, innermost first. |
| E | Exponents | Evaluate powers such as 52. |
| M / D | Multiply and Divide | Left to right — multiplication does not go before division. |
| A / S | Add and Subtract | Left to right, as the final step. |
Want the full lesson? Read Order of Operations, or see how the two mnemonics compare on GEMDAS vs PEMDAS.
Worksheets by grade
- GEMDAS Worksheet Grade 6The most requested level: exponents, division and nested grouping.
- GEMDAS Worksheet Grade 3Whole numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication and grouping symbols.
- GEMDAS Worksheet Grade 4Multi-digit numbers and multi-step expressions.
- GEMDAS Worksheet Grade 5Division with exact quotients and first exponents.
- GEMDAS Worksheet Grade 7Negative numbers join the mix.
- GEMDAS Worksheet Grade 8Decimals, negatives and exponents together.
- PEMDAS WorksheetsSame generator, the other name for the same rules.
- Order of OperationsThe concept itself, taught step by step.
How to use the generator
- Pick the grade and difficulty, and choose 10, 20 or 30 questions.
- Press Generate Worksheet, then Print Worksheet for the student page and Print Answer Key for yourself.
- To hand the same sheet to a second class (or a retest), copy the seed number shown after generating and enter it in the Seed box next time.
FAQ
Is this GEMDAS worksheet generator really free?
Yes. You can generate and print as many worksheets as you need for your classroom or home. There is no signup, no email requirement and no paywall — every sheet and its answer key print straight from your browser.
What does GEMDAS stand for?
GEMDAS stands for Grouping symbols, Exponents, Multiply and Divide (working left to right), then Add and Subtract (working left to right). It is another name for the order of operations, just like PEMDAS.
Can I print an answer key?
Yes. Every generated worksheet has a Print Answer Key button next to it. The key prints as its own clean page showing each question with its final answer.
Can I get the same worksheet twice?
Yes. After you generate a sheet, the seed number shown below the buttons records that exact worksheet. Type the same seed into the Seed box with the same grade, difficulty and question count, and the identical sheet is generated again.
Which grades are the worksheets for?
Grades 3 through 8. Grades 3-4 practice whole numbers with grouping symbols, grades 5-6 add division and whole-number exponents, and grades 7-8 work with negative numbers and decimals.