Scientific Notation
7 Units, 11 Skills
Scientific Notation - Intro
Unit 1
Scientific Notation - Practice
Unit 2
Scientific Notation - Multiplication and Division - Intro
Unit 3
Scientific Notation - Multiplication and Division - Practice
Unit 4
Scientific Notation Units - Intro
Unit 5
Scientific Notation - Multiplication and Division - Advanced
Unit 6
Scientific Notation Units - Practice
Unit 7
This math unit begins by grounding students in the basics of metric units, focusing on the conversions between base names and powers of ten. Early topics emphasize understanding and using different metric prefixes and conversions, which are foundational to handling measurements. Later, the unit transitions into scientific notation, starting with converting standard units into scientific notation and vice versa. Students initially learn to express simple measurements in scientific notation, gradually moving to more complex conversions involving exact digits and both positive and negative powers of ten. This progression builds a comprehensive skill set, allowing students to manipulate and convert between different forms of numerical representation with precision. The unit culminates in mastering the ability to fluently switch between scientific notation and various units, effectively handling different magnitudes and enhancing their application in scientific and mathematical contexts.
Skills you will learn include:
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