Order of operations

It is very important that when faced with a series of calculations in a line that they are calculated in the correct order. Believe it or not this may not be the order that they come!

Remember, in a number sentence where there are several operations we need to stick to some rules.

Rule: solve the brackets first.

Add and subtract with square and cube numbers.

Rule: calculate both sets of brackets first.

Rule: multiply or divide before adding or subtracting.

The statutory requirements for Year 6 Number