Explore the connection between operations with scientific notation and the laws of exponents. Scholars work on a set of word problems involving operations with scientific notation. Along the way, they consider how the laws of exponents apply when performing these operations.

Concepts

scientific notation, basic operations, properties of exponents

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class work in pairs on the worksheet and compare strategies

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should have prior experience with scientific notation
• Individuals must also be familiar with the properties of exponents

Pros

• Includes a variety of contextual word problems

Cons

• Lesson plan does not indicate how to teach operations with scientific notation

Common Core

7.EE.B.3 8.EE.A.3 8.EE.A.4 MP2 MP4 MP6