Cheat Sheet
Index Laws Cheat Sheet
A one-page reference for the Year 8 index laws: multiplying and dividing powers with the same base, raising a power to a power, the zero…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 15 min
WorksheetYear 8Level 1 · Easier
Free Year 8 Scientific Notation Worksheet — Level 1
Convert between ordinary numbers and scientific notation. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 8 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
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- Year
- Year 8
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Topic
- Indices & Scientific Notation
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 10 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 12
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- writing numbers in scientific notation
- converting scientific notation to ordinary numbers
- working with powers of 10
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Year 8 Scientific Notation Worksheet — Level 1
Ready for more? Move on to Year 9 Mathematics.
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 8 students (typically ages 13–14) working on indices & scientific notation. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
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Year 8 · Mathematics · Indices & Scientific Notation
Year 8 Scientific Notation Worksheet — Level 1
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Scientific notation is a × 10ⁿ where 1 ≤ a < 10.
1.Write 8.6 × 102 as an ordinary number.
2.Write 86,000 in scientific notation.
3.Write 9,300 in scientific notation.
4.Write 6.2 × 105 as an ordinary number.
5.Write 510,000 in scientific notation.
6.Write 6.1 × 103 as an ordinary number.
7.Write 8.4 × 103 as an ordinary number.
8.Write 6,600 in scientific notation.
9.Write 2.4 × 105 as an ordinary number.
10.Write 780 in scientific notation.
11.Write 9 × 104 as an ordinary number.
12.Write 5,000,000 in scientific notation.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Time
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- Questions
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- Answers
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- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Generated by checked procedures
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