BODMAS tells you which calculation to do first.
20 − 4 × 3
4 × 3 = 12
20 − 12 = 8
In 10 + 2 × 4, what do you do first?
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An average is a number that represents a group of numbers.
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A fraction shows a part of a whole. ½ means one part out of two equal parts.
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Area is the amount of space inside a flat shape. Measured in cm² or m².
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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.
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Volume is the amount of space inside a 3D shape.
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| Topic | Key Skill | Common Errors |
|---|---|---|
| BODMAS | Order of operations | Working left to right; forgetting brackets change priority |
| Averages | Mean, Median, Mode, Range | Forgetting to order data for median; confusing mean with mode |
| Fractions | Fractions of amounts; comparing | Dividing by numerator instead of denominator |
| Area | L×W; units squared | Forgetting to square the unit; adding instead of multiplying |
| Perimeter | Sum of all sides | Confusing with area; forgetting to ×2 for rectangle |
| Volume | L×W×H; units cubed | Forgetting the third dimension; using cm² instead of cm³ |
| Time | Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5 min | Welcome & register | Check devices work; ensure names entered |
| 5–15 min | BODMAS: ESOL intro + DYU | Explain the acronym with real examples on board |
| 15–25 min | BODMAS: 5 practice Qs | Circulate; support learners who confuse + and × |
| 25–35 min | Averages: ESOL intro + DYU | Use physical examples: line up 5 learners for median |
| 35–45 min | Averages: 5 practice Qs | Mode often confused — reinforce "most often" |
| 45–55 min | Fractions: ESOL intro + DYU | Use pizza/pie visuals; ÷ bottom then × top |
| 55–65 min | Fractions: 5 practice Qs | Q4/Q5 are MCQ — discuss why before clicking |
| 65–75 min | Area + Perimeter: quick run | Stress the difference: area = inside, perim = around |
| 75–85 min | Volume: ESOL intro + Qs | Use a box to show L×W×H physically |
| 85–90 min | Plenary & recap | Review Google Sheet scores with class; highlight progress |
| Week | Topic | Platform Section | Functional Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BODMAS | Topic 1 | Following recipes; calculating wages with overtime |
| 2 | Averages (Mean & Range) | Topic 2 | Average weekly spend; comparing salaries; sports stats |
| 3 | Averages (Median & Mode) | Topic 2 revisit | Most popular product; middle price in a range |
| 4 | Fractions | Topic 3 | Splitting bills; sale discounts; recipe scaling |
| 5 | Area & Perimeter | Topics 4 & 5 | Buying flooring/paint; fencing a garden; floor plans |
| 6 | Volume + Revision | Topic 6 + all | Filling containers; storage; concrete for building |