GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Standard Form - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to write numbers in standard form, which consists of three parts: a number between 1 and 10, multiplied by 10, raised to an index. It demonstrates converting a large number into standard form and solving a division problem using a calculator. The tutorial also covers manual calculation methods and emphasizes the importance of showing work to earn full marks. The video concludes with a reminder of the components of standard form and the allocation of marks for the exercises.

What is the significance of the index when writing a number in standard form?

Describe how to use a calculator to find the answer in standard form.