Order of Operations Video Tutorial

Teacher Specific Information

Martin shows pupils how to complete calculations involving the four operations in this Order of Operations Video Tutorial. He demonstrates using different calculations containing several operations and explains how and why the calculation needs to be completed in a certain order. He uses key vocabulary including BIDMAS/BODMAS, calculation and order of operations.

This video will be useful for children to watch at home or for extra support as part of an intervention, or whole class activity.

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National Curriculum Objectives

Number – addition, subtraction, multiplication and division


(6C9) Use their knowledge of the order of operations to carry out calculations involving the four operations