After you have done B and O just go from left to right doing any D or M as you find them. If grouping symbols are used such as parentheses perform the operations inside the grouping symbols first. 3 x 6 18 Ex.
Order of Operations Parenthesis or Grouping Symbols Exponents Multiplication and Division Addition and Subtraction 1st 2nd 3rd 4th.
Included is a PowerPoint for the two lessons that includes an arithmetic starter as well as an activity with answers and three challenge activities for those that are confident. A Code breaker activity on order of operations BIDMAS With Indices A PowerPoint with examples and problem solving. After you have done B and O just go from left to right doing any D or M as you find them. PPT 125 MB This is an assessment intended to check the following skills to begin a geometry course.