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

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

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Mathematics

4th - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explains a math problem involving the expression 9^2 - 36 / 9. Many students got it wrong due to misunderstanding the order of operations, also known as BIDMAS. The instructor breaks down the problem, first addressing indices by calculating 9 squared as 81, then performing division before subtraction. The correct answer is 77, highlighting the importance of following BIDMAS. The tutorial emphasizes the need to adhere to the order of operations to solve such problems correctly.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the final answer after performing all operations in the expression?

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Why is it important to follow the order of operations in mathematical expressions?

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