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GCSE Maths BIDMAS (Order of Operations) Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on BIDMAS (Order of Operations), with full model answers. Covers the order of operations with brackets, indices, division, multiplication, addition and subtraction.
BIDMAS (Order of Operations) exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths BIDMAS (Order of Operations)
BIDMAS (Order of Operations) is a Grade 1+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Order Brackets, indices, then division and multiplication, then addition and subtraction.
- Left to right Division and multiplication have equal priority.
- Calculator Use brackets to enter calculations correctly.
Common mistakes in BIDMAS (Order of Operations)
- Working left to right regardless of operation.
- Always doing multiplication before division.
Try two BIDMAS (Order of Operations) exam-style questions
1. Work out 3 + 4 x 5. (1 mark)
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2. Work out (2 + 6)² ÷ 4. (1 mark)
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BIDMAS (Order of Operations) FAQs
Which exam boards include BIDMAS (Order of Operations)?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is BIDMAS (Order of Operations) in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 1+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these BIDMAS (Order of Operations) questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
