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KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - BIDMAS:  - Explained

KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - BIDMAS: - Explained

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial explains how to solve the mathematical expression 3 + 5 * 2 - 4 using the order of operations, also known as BIDMAS (Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction). The instructor emphasizes the importance of following the correct order, starting with multiplication before addition and subtraction. The problem is solved step-by-step, resulting in the final answer of nine. The tutorial also highlights the marks allocation for the question, with one mark for the correct answer and another for understanding the order of operations. The video concludes with a reminder to always follow BIDMAS.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the expression 3 + 5 * 2 - 4 according to BIDMAS?

Multiply 5 and 2

Divide 10 by 2

Add 3 and 5

Subtract 4 from 3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After multiplying 5 by 2, what does the expression become?

3 + 10 - 4

3 + 5 - 4

3 * 10 - 4

3 + 5 * 4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 3 + 10?

13

14

15

12

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final answer to the expression 3 + 5 * 2 - 4?

9

7

10

8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many marks are awarded for knowing the order of operations in this question?

One mark

Two marks

Three marks

Four marks

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