BODMAS
Brackets
Order
Remember always look for brackets first.
Division
Multiplication
Addition
If the calculation doesn't include brackets, work down
the list!
Subtraction
Challenge 1:
1.
34 + (4 x 5) =
4.
170 - 90 + 24 =
2.
65 - 3 x 5 =
5.
45 - (5 x 6) =
3.
(56 ÷ 9) x (3 + 4) =
6.
80 - 6 x 4 =
Challenge 2:
Add in the brackets to these number sentences so that the answer is correct:
1.
4 x 5 - 4 = 16
3.
4 x 5 + 7 + 7 = 34
2.
60 - 7 x 4 = 212
4.
6x4-8x2=8
Challenge 3:
Add in the correct operations to make the number sentences correct:
1.
4 __ 6 __ 4 = 28
2.
4 __ 6 __ 4 = 40
3.
9 __ 7 __ 4 = 8
4.
9 __ 7 __ 4 = 9
Challenge 4:
60 - 42 ÷ 6 =
Mr Smith says, “First I took 42 from 60 and then divided my answer by 6. I
know the answer is 3.”
Is Mr Smith correct or incorrect?
Explain how he has got to his answer.