Index Notation

By the end of this unit, students will:

1. Understand the concept of index notation and its role in representing repeated multiplication.
2. Express numbers in index notation and convert between index notation and standard form.
3. Apply their knowledge to solve problems involving index notation.

Curriculum Alignment: Key Stage 3: Algebra

• use and interpret algebraic notation, including:
  • ab in place of a × b
  • 3y in place of y + y + y and 3 × y
  • a² in place of a × a, a³ in place of a × a × a; a²b in place of a × a × b
  •  in place of a ÷ b
  • coefficients written as fractions rather than as decimals
  • brackets