Knowing how to divide numbers and how to divide exponents has already prepared the class to divide values in scientific notation. Pupils watch a brief video that teaches them how to divide two numbers written in scientific notation. The narrator works through several examples to reinforce the concept.

Concepts

standard form, scientific notation, division

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video with classmates struggling with the topic
  

Classroom Considerations

• Knowledge of the properties of exponents is necessary
  
• Scholars preparing for the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) are the intended audience of the resource
  
• US learners may be confused by the use of the phrase standard form to denote scientific notation

Pros

• Provides a printable student worksheet
• Includes a separate answer key
  

Cons

• Video quality is poor
  

Common Core

8.EE.A.4