Scientific Notation - Worksheet 1 - 8th Grade

Easy

Use exponent rules, reciprocals and normalized scientific notation.

easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.

20 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: scientific notation, number sense, exponents

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 20 problems designed for 8th Grade students practicing writing in scientific notation. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Read ordered pairs and solve linear equations using signed arithmetic.

  • Use exponent rules, reciprocals and normalized scientific notation.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Write 0.004 in scientific notation.
Solution Steps:
  1. Choose a coefficient at least 1 and less than 10.
  2. Use a power of ten that restores the original place value.
Answer: 4 × 10^-3
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
Write 0.03 in scientific notation.
2
Write 60 in scientific notation.
3
Write 0.007 in scientific notation.
4
Write 600 in scientific notation.
5
Write 0.0006 in scientific notation.
6
Write 80000 in scientific notation.
7
Write 0.006 in scientific notation.
8
Write 20 in scientific notation.
9
Write 0.002 in scientific notation.
10
Write 400 in scientific notation.
11
Write 0.8 in scientific notation.
12
Write 800 in scientific notation.
13
Write 0.0005 in scientific notation.
14
Write 60000 in scientific notation.
15
Write 0.0002 in scientific notation.
16
Write 70 in scientific notation.
17
Write 0.02 in scientific notation.
18
Write 700 in scientific notation.
19
Write 0.2 in scientific notation.
20
Write 500 in scientific notation.

Answer Key

1. 3 × 10^-22. 6 × 10^13. 7 × 10^-34. 6 × 10^25. 6 × 10^-46. 8 × 10^47. 6 × 10^-38. 2 × 10^19. 2 × 10^-310. 4 × 10^211. 8 × 10^-112. 8 × 10^213. 5 × 10^-414. 6 × 10^415. 2 × 10^-416. 7 × 10^117. 2 × 10^-218. 7 × 10^219. 2 × 10^-120. 5 × 10^2

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