Interactive activities are really important for helping Year 7 students learn the order of operations in math. This is also called BIDMAS or BODMAS. Studies show that students who use interactive learning tools remember math concepts 30% better than when they learn in a traditional way.

Key Benefits of Interactive Activities:

1. Engagement:

   • When students take part in activities, they get more interested in learning—about 50% more!

2. Visualization:

   • Using hands-on tools or online programs can help students see math problems more clearly. For example, when working on $3 + 4 \times 2$, they can actually see that we do multiplication before addition.

3. Real-life Application:

   • Putting math into real-life situations, like planning a budget or following a recipe, shows students why order is important. For example, solving a problem like $20 + (3 \times 5)$ helps them understand how to apply math to everyday life.

4. Collaboration:

   • Working in groups allows students to talk and solve problems together. Research shows that learning with others can boost their performance by 70%!

By using these fun and interactive methods, teachers not only help students understand the order of operations better but also get them ready for more advanced math in the future.