Order of Operations – Expression Trails WORKSHEET

This engaging worksheet helps students master using the correct order of operations (BIDMAS/BODMAS) through a visual "trail" approach. Students follow connected paths of expressions, where each calculation builds upon the previous result, creating a logical sequence that reinforces the order of operations.

The trail format makes abstract order of operations rules concrete and visual. Starting with simple expressions like "6 + 4," students progress through increasingly complex calculations involving brackets, indices (powers), division, multiplication, addition, and subtraction. The visual trail design helps students see how changing the position of brackets or operations affects results, making BIDMAS rules intuitive rather than memorised. This approach builds confidence and accuracy in handling complex mathematical expressions.