The Power of Number and Operations · Number and Operations

Order of Operations (BODMAS)

Applying the rules of precedence to solve multi step numerical expressions accurately.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is a universal convention for the order of operations necessary for mathematicians worldwide?
  2. 2How does the placement of brackets change the underlying structure of a mathematical expression?
  3. 3Can you justify why multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Whole Numbers - P5
Level: Primary 5
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Power of Number and Operations
Period: Number and Operations

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