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Order of Operations (BODMAS)
Explains the BODMAS rule Year 6 students use to work out calculations with more than one operation: brackets first, then orders (powers),…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 15 min
WorksheetYear 6Level 1 · Easier
Free Year 6 Order of Operations (BODMAS) Worksheet — Level 1
Evaluate expressions using the correct order of operations. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 6 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
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- Year
- Year 6
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Topic
- Order of Operations
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 12
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- applying the order of operations
- working with brackets and indices
- showing each step
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Year 6 Order of Operations (BODMAS) Worksheet — Level 1
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 6 students (typically ages 11–12) working on order of operations. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try Year 6 Ratio Worksheet — Level 1.
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Year 6 · Mathematics · Order of Operations
Year 6 Order of Operations (BODMAS) Worksheet — Level 1
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Brackets, then Orders (indices), then Division/Multiplication (left to right), then Addition/Subtraction (left to right).
1.9 + 6 × 6
2.(2 + 6) × 3
3.(7 + 5) × 2
4.(4 + 7) × 6
5.8 + 5 × 4
6.6 + 3 × 2
7.3 + 4 × 9
8.(6 + 3) × 9
9.(8 + 2) × 2
10.9 + 7 × 6
11.3 + 9 × 6
12.(3 + 2) × 3
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Success Tutoring Maths Team
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- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
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