Order of Operations (BIDMAS) Explained Simply — GCSE Maths

BIDMAS · GCSE EXAM QUESTIONS (ages 11–16 · GCSE · KS3 · order of operations / BODMAS / PEMDAS) Is 8 ÷ 2(2 + 2) equal to 1 or 16? The internet argues about it. This lesson settles it, and shows every BIDMAS rule you need for GCSE maths: brackets, indices (powers), why divide and multiply are a team (left to right!), the add and subtract trap, why −3² = −9, and real exam-style questions like "add brackets to make this true". With 2 quick checks: pause, pick A, B or C, and write your letter in the comments. 📄 FREE WORKSHEET (PDF, 21 questions): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bzZO... ✅ ANSWERS (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/18005... Chapters 0:00 The question 0:40 What BIDMAS means 1:16 Brackets and indices 1:56 Divide and multiply 2:37 Add and subtract 2:51 GCSE exam questions 3:27 Your turn 3:51 Recap BOSS QUESTION: add brackets to make this true: 2 + 6 × 3 − 1 = 23. Write your answer in the comments. Next lesson: Algebra Explained Simply, Everything From Zero:    • Algebra Explained Simply — Everything From...   #gcsemaths #bidmas #maths