1.35 Non-Calculator Standard Form Operations GCSE PowerPoint Lesson

In this 28-slide lesson, pupils will develop the skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers written in standard form without the use of a calculator. They will learn how to adjust powers of 10 when necessary and apply the laws of indices to simplify expressions. The lesson builds fluency and confidence in manipulating standard form, preparing pupils for both exam questions and real-world contexts where calculators may not be used.

The lesson includes:

• Clear, guided examples

• Discussion opportunities from Think, Pair, Share

• Mini whiteboard section to check understanding and clarify misconceptions

• Two structured tasks to practise key skills

• Challenge activity to extend and deepen learning

Perfect for engaging learners while reinforcing essential numeracy concepts.