KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Calculations: Order of Operations - Explained

The video addresses a common mistake students make when interpreting exponents, specifically 3 squared. It clarifies that 3 squared means 3 multiplied by itself, resulting in 9, not 3 times 2. The video then demonstrates adding 9 to 10 to get 19, emphasizing the importance of understanding the concept of squaring numbers. The tutorial concludes with a recap and highlights the need for careful interpretation of mathematical expressions.

Explain the difference between '3 multiplied by 2' and '3 squared'.

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What is the final sum when you add 10 to '3 squared'?

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