IB Math AI Worksheet 1.1 - Standard Notation

IB Math AI SL 1.1 – Standard Notation Worksheet

Topic: Number and Algebra
Level: IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (SL)
File Type: Printable Worksheet / Student Practice Sheet

Overview

This worksheet provides structured practice for mastering standard (scientific) notation, one of the foundational skills in IB Mathematics AI SL Topic 1.1.
It reinforces how to express large and small numbers using powers of ten and how to convert between standard form and decimal notation.

Designed to complement the IB Math AI SL 1.1 lesson slides, this worksheet helps students apply theoretical understanding through systematic, graduated exercises that build fluency and confidence.

Learning Objectives

By completing this worksheet, students will be able to:

• Write numbers in scientific (standard) notation.
• Convert numbers from standard notation to decimal form and vice versa.
• Apply place value reasoning when working with powers of ten.
• Interpret and simplify numerical expressions involving exponents.
• Identify and correct common errors in scientific notation.

What’s Included

Sectioned exercises that follow the IB lesson sequence:

• Part 1: Rounding and rewriting whole numbers into standard notation.
• Part 2: Converting small decimal values into scientific notation.
• Part 3: Expanding numbers written into standard form.
• Part 4: Mixed review combining conversions in both directions.

Answer key included for self-assessment or teacher-guided review.
Clear layout for classroom use, homework, or formative assessment.

Topics Covered

• Converting between standard and scientific notation.
• Applying exponents of ten to represent large and small quantities.
• Distinguishing between coefficient and exponent.
• Proper formatting of standard notation in IB-style work.
• Checking for accuracy in decimal placement and exponent signs.

Why You’ll Love It

• Directly aligned with IB Math AI SL Topic 1: Number and Algebra.
• Provides scaffolded practice that supports lesson objectives.
• Perfect for reinforcing classroom instruction or assigning independent work.
• Encourages precision, number sense, and mastery of foundational notation skills.
• Printable and ready to distribute for in-class or digital completion.

Tags: IB Math AI SL, Standard Notation, Scientific Notation, Number and Algebra, Exponents, Powers of Ten, IB Curriculum, Worksheet, Practice Sheet