Mathematics·Number Representation & Place Value·procedural
Powers of Ten Notation
Interpret and compare numbers in standard form A × 10ⁿ where 1 ≤ A < 10 and n is an integer; convert between ordinary numbers and standard form
Suggested ages 12–14
Evidence of understanding
- Convert large and small numbers into standard form A × 10ⁿ
- Convert numbers from standard form back to ordinary notation
- Compare and order numbers given in standard form
Assessment prompt
Can Powers of Ten Notation write 3,400,000 as 3.4 × 10⁶ and convert back — understanding that standard form is a shorthand for very large or very small numbers?
Standards alignment
8.EE.3US · ccss-math
Scientific notation estimation
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 8
8.EE.4US · ccss-math
Operations with scientific notation
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 8
KS3.Maths.Num.8GB · uk-nc-2013
Standard Form
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3