Do your students need more practice with evaluating expressions or solving order of operations? If you’re looking for engaging, rigorous 5th grade math activities that will help students practice with order of operations (without taking hours to prep!)? Look no further!
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Looking for a fun and simple way to help your fifth graders master order of operations? These Order of Operations 5th Grade Math Task Cards are perfect for keeping students engaged while practicing a new math concept. The best part? Each set of task cards also doubles as a math game, giving students four exciting ways to review while building understanding of this math skill.
This resource includes printable and digital versions, making it ideal for both in-class instruction and distance learning. Whether you’re running math centers, guided groups, or assigning digital work, these activities are ready to go—no prep required.
Students will love practicing order of operations across four interactive games. Each game includes 11 problems, for a total of 44 questions to keep learning active and engaging:
Figure out how to solve the problem one step at a time. Blanks are provided to scaffold student learning.
Find the expression that goes with the answer in the corner. Each blowfish is looking for the matching expression that goes with its answer. Solve each expression using the order of operations to figure out which fish matches the blowfish.
Give each kid the answer they are looking for. Each student has an expression students need to solve using the order of operations. Once students solve the expression, they drag over the correct food.
Write the answer in the box. Students evaluate each expression using their knowledge of the order of operations.
The first problem in every game is an example.
Complete five questions together during your lesson, then assign the remaining slides for independent practice.
Great for digital centers or to save on paper.
Print the task cards in color or black and white.
Place them in a math center, guided group, or early finisher bin.
Students record answers on the included recording sheet.
A self-checking answer key makes it easy for students to check their work.
These task cards make your math block more engaging and structured. Teachers love them because they’re:
Fun and interactive
Aligned to Common Core, TEKS, and Florida B.E.S.T.
No prep – just print and assign
Versatile – great for centers, rotations, or small group lessons
Rigorous and standards-based
Available in color and black-and-white options
Partner or small group activities
Math centers and rotations
Guided math practice
Independent or spiral review
Distance learning
Early finisher work
Homework or at-home enrichment
These order of operations 5th math task cards are an engaging alternative to standard worksheets. Instead of completing a page of problems, students play through games that promote reasoning, collaboration, and confidence.
They can also be used as:
Quick checks or formative assessments
Exit tickets
Warm-ups
Homework assignments
Review before unit tests
✅ 4 interactive games (44 total questions)
✅ 40+ Google Slides and printable task cards
✅ Print and digital options included
✅ Color and black-and-white versions
✅ Answer keys provided
✅ Practices fifth grade math standards
✅ Easy to implement and self-checking
At the end of the day, these Order of Operations 5th Grade Math Task Cards make math:
Fun for students
Simple for teachers
Aligned and rigorous
Perfect for review or enrichment
If you’re looking for a hands-on math center activity that feels more like a game than a worksheet, this set is exactly what you need!
✅ Ready to make learning fun? Download these Order of Operations 5th Grade Math Task Cards today and watch your students gain confidence in this tricky math skill!
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