Order of Operations - Addition and Subtraction WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 7
GCSE Tier: Foundation
Targeting grades: 1-3
Prerequisite knowledge: Addition and subtraction of whole numbers. Familiarity with brackets and basic order of operations.
Learning Objective: Use conventional notation for the priority of operations, including brackets, powers, roots and reciprocals.

Order of Operations - Addition and Subtraction WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

This engaging maze activity helps learners practise the correct order of operations when dealing with addition and subtraction problems.

Students start at the given point and must follow the correct pathway by solving each operation in sequence, reinforcing their understanding of how parentheses affect calculation order.

The task encourages accuracy, logical thinking, and attention to detail while keeping practice enjoyable. Each correct solution leads to the next step in the maze, providing immediate feedback and a sense of progression.

This worksheet is ideal for reinforcing classroom learning, independent practice, or quick revision sessions.

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Maths.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use conventional notation for the priority of operations, including brackets, powers, roots and reciprocals.