Calculating Tips (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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BODMAS meaning
BODMAS meaning
Brackets, Other, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction
Invisible brackets in fractions
Invisible brackets in fractions
Treat top & bottom as separate calculations before dividing
Word problem step 1
Word problem step 1
Read carefully & identify what maths concept to use
Word problem step 2
Word problem step 2
Identify & underline key numbers/facts needed
Word problem step 3
Word problem step 3
Write solution clearly showing all working
'Depreciation' signals what?
'Depreciation' signals what?
Percentages & percentage decrease
Reciprocal button () does what?
Reciprocal button () does what?
Calculates 1 divided by your number
Cube root button access
Cube root button access
May need to press shift first
Ans button function
Ans button function
Uses last answer in current calculation
Why brackets in calculator expressions?
Why brackets in calculator expressions?
Controls operation order & ensures correct interpretation
Division & multiplication order in BODMAS
Division & multiplication order in BODMAS
Left to right
Addition & subtraction order in BODMAS
Addition & subtraction order in BODMAS
Left to right