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Activity Overview

A simple measuring activity allows students to explore the sometimes difficult concept of significant figures, both manually and with the help of the Science Tools App's Sig-Fig Calculator.

Before the Activity

Students should have either TI-83 or TI-84 Plus calculator. The attached .pdf form should be printed, copied and distributed to students.

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During the Activity

Perform the procedures outlined in the printed .pdf form. This is a simple measuring activity allowing students to explore the sometimes difficult concept of significant figures, both manually and with the help of the Sig-Fig Calculator App.

After the Activity

Review student results

As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging

Re-teach concepts as necessary

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