Grade 6 worksheet generator
What grade 6 students practice on these sheets
In grade 6, order-of-operations work moves beyond simple one-step expressions. In broad terms, sixth-grade practice commonly centers on:
- Evaluating numerical expressions that combine several operations in one problem, such as
25 − 28 ÷ 7. - Grouping symbols, including nested groups read from the inside out, such as
(28 − (15 − 8)) ÷ 3. - Whole-number exponents like
2^3or(12 − 4)^2, applied before multiplying and dividing. - Exact division — quotients that come out as whole numbers, keeping the arithmetic out of the way of the order-of-operations thinking.
- Left-to-right discipline: multiplying before a division that appears earlier is the classic slip these sheets train away.
Exact grade-level expectations vary by curriculum and district, so treat the list above as a broad map of the territory rather than a standard-by-standard checklist.
Sample worksheet (medium, 10 questions)
This is a fixed sample so you can see the format before generating your own. It prints exactly like a generated sheet.
Directions: Evaluate each expression. Remember GEMDAS — Grouping symbols first, then Exponents, then Multiply/Divide left to right, then Add/Subtract left to right.
- (30 − 15)^2 = ______
- 19 + 16 − 9 − 6 = ______
- 2 + 40 ÷ 2 = ______
- 8 − (37 − 31) = ______
- (6 × 22 ÷ 12)^2 = ______
- 16 × 24 ÷ 12 = ______
- (38 − 34)^2 ÷ 8 = ______
- 25 − 28 ÷ 7 = ______
- (24 − 2) ÷ 11 = ______
- 27 ÷ 9 + 29 = ______
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Worked example, step by step
Evaluate (12 − 4)^2 ÷ 8 + 7:
Notice the order in the third line: the division happens before the addition because M and D outrank A and S — not because of where anything sits on the page.
Common grade 6 mistakes to watch for
- Multiplying before an earlier division. In
16 × 24 ÷ 12, students who compute 24 ÷ 12 first still get lucky here — but in40 ÷ 4 × 2the same habit gives 5 instead of 20. M and D are one equal-priority step, worked left to right. - Ignoring the exponent's position. In
(38 − 34)^2 ÷ 8, the exponent attaches to the group (38 − 34), so the square happens before the division. - Adding before subtracting in a chain.
19 + 16 − 9 − 6is worked left to right as one A/S step, not subtraction first. - Skipping the inside-out rule for nested groups. In
(28 − (15 − 8)) ÷ 3, the inner group (15 − 8) must be evaluated before the outer subtraction.
Tip: have students underline the operation they are about to perform before writing each line. It slows them down for a week and saves them for years.
FAQ
What should a GEMDAS worksheet for grade 6 include?
A good grade 6 sheet mixes multi-step expressions with grouping symbols, exact division, and whole-number exponents such as 5^2 or 2^3. Numbers stay whole and reasonably small so students focus on the order of operations, not on long computation.
Are the answer keys included?
Yes. Every sheet you generate comes with a Print Answer Key button, and the key lists each question with its final answer. The answers are computed by the same evaluator that generates the sheet, so they always match.
How do I print the same grade 6 worksheet twice?
Generate once, then copy the seed number that appears under the buttons. Entering that seed with the same grade, difficulty and question count reproduces the identical worksheet — useful for a second class, a retest, or a make-up assignment.
Is GEMDAS different from PEMDAS in grade 6?
No. GEMDAS and PEMDAS describe the same order of operations. The only difference is the first letter: G stands for all grouping symbols (parentheses, brackets, braces), while P names parentheses only. Either mnemonic leads to the same answer.
Related worksheets
- GEMDAS Worksheet Grade 5First exponents and division, smaller numbers.
- GEMDAS Worksheet Grade 7The same steps with negative numbers.
- Order of OperationsThe full concept, taught step by step.
- PEMDAS WorksheetsIf your textbook uses the P-word.