Converting Numbers to Ordinary and Standard Form

The video tutorial covers converting numbers from standard form to ordinary numbers and vice versa. It begins with converting 8 * 10^4 to an ordinary number, explaining the movement of the decimal point and the significance of positive powers. The tutorial then demonstrates using a calculator to solve a problem involving division of numbers in standard form, emphasizing the importance of correct bracket placement. It further explains converting small numbers to standard form, detailing the movement of the decimal point and the use of negative powers. The video concludes with a discussion on marks allocation for correct answers.

Explain how to convert the answer 0.0005 into standard form.

What are the rules for writing a number in standard form?