Order of Operations with Exponents & Nested Brackets Worksheets | BEMDAS, BODMAS, BIDMAS, PEMDAS
Challenging order of operations maths worksheets covering indices / exponents and nested brackets. Designed for Key Stage 2 (KS2) and Key Stage 3 (KS3) students, these worksheets are ideal for building confidence with more complex, multi-step calculations.
Resource includes:
• 5 printable worksheets, 10 questions each (50 questions total)
• Each question combines 2–4 operations
• A BEDMAS rule reference page included for each pupil
• Answer keys included for every worksheet, to make your marking faster
• Clean, black-and-white layout to keep printing costs down
• PDF, instant digital download; ready to use immediately after printing
Maths skills covered:
Pupils apply the order of operations to multi-step expressions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponents/indices, and grouping symbols, including nested brackets.
They will practice using BODMAS/BIDMAS/BEDMAS/PEMDAS/GEMDAS rules accurately.
Suitable for:
• Years 6–9 (Key Stage 2 & 3) maths classes
• Whole-class teaching, small groups, or independent/extension work
• Homework tasks and revision materials
• Assessment and exam preparation
• Home education / homeschooling maths
A no-prep, print-and-go worksheets that push pupils beyond the basics and builds confidence with complex order of operations problems.