Standard Form

IGCSE 0580

Topic: Number

Core C1.8

Use the standard form A × 10^n where n is a positive or negative integer and 1 ⩽ A < 10.

Convert numbers into and out of standard form.

Calculate with values in standard form.

Core candidates are expected to calculate with standard form only on Paper 3.

Extended: E1.8

Same as Core

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Standard Form (aka scientific notation)

In this video we see what is standard from and why we use it.

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Rewrite in Standard Form

Rewrite numbers in standard form

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Adding - Standard Form

Adding numbers that are in standard form. This is sure to be in a non-calculator paper

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Subtraction - Standard Form

Subtracting numbers that are in standard form. This is sure to be in a non-calculator paper

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Multiply / Divide - Standard Form

Multiplying and dividing numbers that are in standard form.

Past Paper Questions

Here are some standard form questions that you can try on your own.