MATHEMATICSNumber & Arithmetic
Order of Operations
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● Learning Path Verified 11+
Order of Operations
Master BODMAS / BIDMAS to solve complex multi-step calculations.
What you'll learn
Core 11+ exam skills
Bracket Priority
Develop foundational techniques logically.
Indices / Orders
Apply mathematical rules to varying scenarios.
Div/Mult Left-to-Right
Learn to track calculations dynamically.
Add/Sub Left-to-Right
Verify accuracy and solve efficiently.
Core Framework
The mechanics of Order of Operations
Brackets First
Always calculate what is inside brackets first.
Orders
Powers, squares, and square roots next.
Division/Multiplication
These are equal priority, go left to right.
Addition/Subtraction
These are equal priority, go left to right.
Key Facts to Remember
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BODMAS = Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction.
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Without BODMAS, we would all get different answers!
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3 + 4 × 2 is 11, NOT 14.
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Nested brackets? Work from the innermost brackets outwards.
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