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Scientific Notation

Subject Area
Science: Science General: General
Math: Algebra I: Exponents
Level
9-12
College
Activity Time
30 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
Suggestion: Use as a lead-in to ch. 1.4 either distribute to students right before (or at the beginning of) class, or as your presentation.
Resource Types
Lessons

Scientific Notation

Activity Overview

This StudyCards™ set demonstrates need for scientific notation, using real-world examples. Includes guided activity promoting proper form. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, ch. 1-4.

Before the Activity

Students should have access to either the TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus family of calculators. Download the attached StudyCard file to students' calculators.

During the Activity

Use this StudyCards set to learn or review the need for scientific notation, using real-world examples. Includes guided activity promoting proper form.

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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    Subject Area
    Science: Science General: General
    Math: Algebra I: Exponents
    Level
    9-12
    College
    Activity Time
    30 Minutes
    Software
    TI Connect™
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Other Materials
    Suggestion: Use as a lead-in to ch. 1.4 either distribute to students right before (or at the beginning of) class, or as your presentation.
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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