KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Calculations: Order of Operations - Explained

The video addresses a common mistake students make when interpreting exponents, specifically 3 squared. It clarifies that 3 squared means 3 multiplied by itself, resulting in 9, not 3 times 2. The video then demonstrates adding 9 to 10 to get 19, emphasizing the importance of understanding the concept of squaring numbers. The tutorial concludes with a recap and highlights the need for careful interpretation of mathematical expressions.

Explain the difference between '3 multiplied by 2' and '3 squared'.

What is the final sum when you add 10 to '3 squared'?