What counts as standard form?

a × 10ⁿ with 1 ≤ a < 10 and n an integer. 45 × 10² is not finished; it is 4.5 × 10³.

How do you multiply numbers in standard form?

Multiply the a’s, add the powers of 10, then adjust if the new a is not between 1 and 10.

Is standard form on Foundation?

Yes. Both tiers convert and calculate with standard form. The arithmetic gets heavier on Higher.

Standard form GCSE Maths questions

Q: What counts as standard form?

a × 10ⁿ with 1 ≤ a < 10 and n an integer. 45 × 10² is not finished; it is 4.5 × 10³.

Q: How do you multiply numbers in standard form?

Multiply the a’s, add the powers of 10, then adjust if the new a is not between 1 and 10.

Q: Is standard form on Foundation?

Yes. Both tiers convert and calculate with standard form. The arithmetic gets heavier on Higher.

Standard form GCSE Maths questionsStandard form GCSE Maths questions: write a × 10ⁿ, multiply and divide indices, and convert ordinary numbers without a calculator. Marked number practice.Start free GCSE Maths test · Pricing