Fiza’s BODMAS Challenge
20 Tough Simplification Questions
Date: __________________
Suggested time: 45–60 minutes
Instructions: Solve each question step by step. Show all working and do not use a calculator.
BODMAS Rule
- B — Brackets
- O — Orders, such as powers. No powers are used in this worksheet.
- D and M — Division and Multiplication, from left to right.
- A and S — Addition and Subtraction, from left to right.
Mixed Operations
Apply the correct order of multiplication, division, addition and subtraction.
Brackets with Mixed Operations
Solve the brackets first, then continue with the remaining operations.
Parentheses, Brackets and Braces
Work from the innermost brackets outwards.
Multi-Step Simplification
Pay close attention to the order of operations in each expression.
Complex BODMAS Problems
These questions require careful calculation at every stage.
Check Your Work
□ I solved the innermost brackets first.
□ I followed left-to-right order for division and multiplication.
□ I followed left-to-right order for addition and subtraction.
□ I showed all intermediate steps.
Score: ______ / 20
Questions to practise again: __________________________
Teacher’s Answer Key — Click to Reveal
Teacher’s Assessment Guide
16–20 marks: Strong understanding. Introduce more complex expressions.
12–15 marks: Revise the incorrect questions and practise similar ones.
Below 12 marks: Revisit operation priority and nested brackets before progressing.
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