Support · Stage 5 · Numbers of any magnitude
Support Estimate the value of calculations involving scientific notation by applying knowledge of index laws
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Prerequisite dot points
Apply index laws to simplify and evaluate expressions with numerical bases
Stage 4 · Indices Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Algebra: indicesUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on algebra: indices for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillTransum: Dr Tim's Indices ChallengeUse it for: Index laws practice by level.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Algebra: indicesUse it for: Short worked-example video on algebra: indices to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Describe numbers written in index form using terms such as base, power, index and exponent
Stage 4 · Indices Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: ExponentsUse it for: Base, power and index notation.
Represent numbers in index notation limited to positive powers
Stage 4 · Indices Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: ExponentsUse it for: Base, power and index notation.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Indices (numerical)Use it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on indices (numerical) for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Indices (numerical)Use it for: Short worked-example video on indices (numerical) to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.