Year 6 · Maths · AC9M6A02
Unknown Values, Brackets and Operations
Help Year 6 students find unknown values and use brackets and the order of operations — free printable PDF with answer key.
Curriculum aligned Answer key included Free printable PDF

Quick Facts
- Primary learning: Maths · Unknown values and order of operations
- Year level: Year 6
- Curriculum: AC9M6A02
- Format: Printable A4 PDF
- Best for: Classroom, homework, tutoring, homeschool
About this worksheet
This Year 6 Maths worksheet develops algebraic thinking by asking students to find unknown values and apply brackets and the order of operations with efficient strategies.
Ready to print and use for whole-class lessons, small groups, homework or home learning.
Learning Intention
Help Year 6 students find unknown values and use brackets and the order of operations.
Curriculum Alignment
AC9M6A02 — Find unknown values in numerical equations involving brackets and combinations of operations, using efficient strategies.
Aussie Primary Academy is an independent publisher and is not endorsed by ACARA.
Skills Practised
- Finding unknown values
- Using brackets
- Order of operations
- Algebraic thinking
Teacher / Parent Notes
Review BIDMAS/BODMAS before independent work. Encourage students to show each step clearly when brackets change the order.
How to use this worksheet
- Whole class: Explicit teaching + guided practice
- Small groups: Targeted skill practice
- Homework: Send home for extra practice
- Tutoring / homeschool: Independent or 1:1 support