2.5 × 10-3 = 0.0025
2.59 × 10-2 = 0.0259
2.99 × 10-4 = 0.000299
2.09 × 10-3 = 0.00209
0.0209 = 0.0209
0.00025 = 0.00025
2.95 × 10-4 = 0.000295
2.9 × 10-2 = 0.029
0.025 = 0.025
0.0029 = 0.0029
There are more activities on the more general topic of Indices and some particularly useful links can be found below:
SimilarStandard Form
A self marking exercise on converting standard form numbers to ordinary
numbers and vica-versa. |
SuggestedIndices
A self marking exercise on indices (powers) including evaluating
statements and solving equations. |
FunIndices Pairs
The traditional pairs or pelmanism game adapted to test knowledge of
indices. Enjoy the game! |
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Level 1 - Five numbers to sort, all with positive powers of 10
Level 2 - Ten numbers to sort, all with positive powers of 10
Level 3 - Ten numbers to sort, all with negative powers of 10
Level 4 - Ten mixed numbers to sort, all greater than 1
Level 5 - Ten mixed numbers to sort, all less than 1
Standard Form Exercise - A self marking exercise on converting standard form numbers to ordinary numbers and vica-versa
Standard Form Algebra - Deeply test your understanding of standard form by involving a little algebra.
Exam Style questions are in the style of GCSE or IB/A-level exam paper questions (worked solutions are available for Transum subscribers).
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See the National Curriculum page for links to related online activities and resources.
Standard form, also known as scientific notation, is a way of conveniently writing numbers that accommodates values too large or small to be conveniently written in standard decimal notation.
3.48 x 104
= 3.48 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 3.48 x 10000
= 34800
3.48 x 10-2
3.48 x 1⁄100
= 3.48 ÷ 100
= 0.0348
Finally note that any number raised to the power zero is 1 so:
3.48 x 100
= 3.48 x 1
= 3.48
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