Step 8 Objective
Begin to write numbers in standard form.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
What if pupils find this a barrier?
Revisit work on multiplying and dividing decimals by 0.01, 0.1, 10, 100 and 1000 (Step 4 and Step 6).
Explore how very large and very small numbers are shown on scientific calculators.
Practise entering and interpreting numbers in standard form on a scientific calculator.