GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Standard Form Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Standard Form, with full model answers. Covers writing numbers in standard form and calculating with them.
Standard Form exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Standard Form
Standard Form is a Grade 5+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation and Higher tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Form A x 10ⁿ with 1 ≤ A < 10.
- Small numbers Negative powers.
- Calculations Multiply the numbers and add the powers.
Common mistakes in Standard Form
- A outside 1 to 10.
- Wrong sign of power.
Try two Standard Form exam-style questions
1. Write 0.00052 in standard form. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
5.2 x 10⁻⁴
2. Work out (3 x 10⁴) x (5 x 10³). (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
1.5 x 10⁸
Standard Form FAQs
Which exam boards include Standard Form?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Standard Form in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 5+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Standard Form questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
