Brackets - GCSE Maths Definition

In GCSE Maths, "brackets" refer to symbols used in mathematical expressions to indicate the order in which operations should be performed. The most common types of brackets are parentheses ( ), square brackets [ ], and curly braces { }. When solving equations, calculations inside the brackets are carried out first, as dictated by the BODMAS/BIDMAS rule, which stands for Brackets, Orders (or Indices), Division and Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction. By structuring operations within brackets, students can accurately solve complex expressions by ensuring that the correct order of arithmetic operations is followed.