Algebraic Thinking and Patterns · Algebraic Thinking

Order of Operations

Applying the rules of BODMAS to solve multi step problems accurately.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is a universal order of operations necessary for mathematics?
  2. 2How can changing the position of brackets alter the outcome of an expression?
  3. 3Is the order of operations a discovery or a human invention?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M6A03
Year: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Algebraic Thinking and Patterns
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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