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Are your lab results both accurate and precise? An interesting video lesson explains the difference between the two descriptions. Using error and percent error measurements, these descriptions become concrete and in turn leads to a discussion of significant figures.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Pause the video to have pupils record the rules of writing significant figures
- Practice writing numbers with correct significant figures following the video
Classroom Considerations
- Expects proficiency with reading and writing scientific notation
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses a hint to remember rules of significant figures
- Provides an option for subtitles to aid in note taking
Cons
- None