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