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Solving problems in standard form (Higher)

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In this video you'll learn about solving problems in standard form (higher) for GCSE Maths, with worked examples and the mistakes examiners report. By the end you'll be able to solve a multi-step word problem that combines a standard-form value with an ordinary number, choosing the correct operation from the context and converting the final answer back into standard form.

What it covers

  1. 1:22 Solving problems in standard form (higher): words choose the operation
  2. 5:12 Units confirm it
  3. 7:35 Standard form finishes it
  4. 9:53 Exam technique

Key words

For: Edexcel IGCSE 4MA1

On the specification

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Edexcel IGCSE 4MA1H1.9ASolve problems involving standard form
For teachers

This GCSE Maths lesson teaches solving problems in standard form (Higher). By the end, students should be able to solve a multi-step word problem that combines a standard-form value with an ordinary number, choosing the correct operation from the context and converting the final answer back into standard form. It works through three worked examples and the mistakes examiners report.