Scholars trail · ages 13–15
Order of operations practice (BIDMAS / PEMDAS)
Order of operations decides which part of a calculation comes first: brackets, then powers, then multiplication and division, then addition and subtraction. Getting it right avoids many silly mistakes.
Number Quest gives quick questions and shows the correct order in the explanation.
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What the questions practise
- Brackets first
- Powers before multiplication
- Multiplication and division before addition and subtraction
Try some example questions
Tap a question to see the answer and how it works.
1. Order of operationsWhat is 16 + 42 ÷ 6?9.6666666666666662326824
Answer: 23. 42 ÷ 6 = 7, then 16 + 7 = 23.
2. Order of operationsWhat is 10 + 24 ÷ 6?5.6666666666666671541415
Answer: 14. 24 ÷ 6 = 4, then 10 + 4 = 14.
3. Order of operationsWhat is 7 + 5² × 2?57346427
Answer: 57. 5² = 25, × 2 = 50, + 7 = 57.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Rewrite the expression step by step.
- Remember multiplication and division share a level.
- Try Sprint once it feels easy.
Why Number Quest
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