Instructional Video

Using Scientific Notation

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Scientists and engineers in every field use scientific notation. The Socratica video explains what scientific notation is and why people use it. Then, it offers examples of how to convert a number into and out of scientific notation. Next, it details how to calculate problems using scientific notation, and it ends with how to use scientific notation in a graphing calculator.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create practice problems for students to solve independently after watching the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of significant digits
  • Background music may distract some pupils
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
  • Includes many guided practice problems throughout the video
Cons
  • None