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Scientific Notation: Matching Numbers to Notation InteractiveScientific Notation: Matching Numbers to Notation Interactive
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CK-12 Foundation
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8th - 12th
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Math
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Interactives
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Duration
45 mins
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Scientific Notation: Matching Numbers to Notation

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This Scientific Notation: Matching Numbers to Notation interactive also includes:
  • Scientific Notation: An Application
  • Student Reference
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Explore the conversion of numbers to scientific notation and back again. Learners begin with a matching activity to identify equivalent expressions. Then guiding questions test and extend their understanding.

9 Views 13 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

scientific notation, notation, exponents

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Post the ancillary video as a resource for absent pupils or those needing extra instruction
  • Incorporate board work after the tutorial to check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

  • Need free CK-12 accounts to access materials
  • Expects a fundamental understanding of scientific notation

Pros

  • Provides a link to another activity on the same topic to extend the lesson if needed
  • Emphasizes vocabulary and notation

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.EE.A.4

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