KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Order of Operations - Explained

The video tutorial explains the BIDMAS rule, which stands for Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction. It emphasizes the importance of following this order when performing mathematical operations. The teacher demonstrates solving a problem using BIDMAS, starting with the calculation inside the brackets and proceeding through the operations to arrive at the final answer.

What does the 'B' in BIDMAS stand for?

• Balance

• Binary

• Base

• Brackets

In the BIDMAS rule, which operation should be performed after indices?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

What is the result of the operation inside the brackets: 30 - 24?

• 10

• 8

• 6

• 4

After solving the expression inside the brackets, what is the next operation in the example provided?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

What is the final answer obtained after applying BIDMAS to the given expression?

• 12

• 8

• 10

• 5