Powers of 10
- Read the index.
- Write that many factors of 10.
- Count zeros for positive integer powers.
Answer: 10⁴ = 10000
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Powers of 10
Learn powers of 10 with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.
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1. Explanation
Key idea
- Powers of 10 is part of number and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
- Powers of 10 shift place value.
- Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise powers of 10 until the steps feel automatic.
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2. Visual
Powers of 10 learning map
Understand the key idea → follow the help guide → practise a question → check your method → build speed with flashcards.
3. Help guide
How to tackle Powers of 10
- Learn the rule: Powers of 10 shift place value.
- Worked model: Read the index. Write that many factors of 10. Count zeros for positive integer powers.
- Try the interactive question without looking at the answer first.
- Use the flashcards to test the rule, the method and a common check.
4. Worked examples
Step-by-step working
5. Interactive questions
Try it yourself
What is 10³?
6. Flashcards
Master quick recall
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FrontRule for Powers of 10
BackPowers of 10 shift place value.
FrontExample answer: What is 10³?
Back10 × 10 × 10 = 1000.
FrontCommon check for Powers of 10
BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.
7. Finish
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