Powers of Ten and Scientific Notation
Connecting multiplication and division by powers of ten to the concept of scientific notation and exponent rules.
Key Questions
- Explain the relationship between multiplying/dividing by powers of ten and changing the exponent in scientific notation.
- Analyze how mental strategies for powers of ten are foundational to understanding scientific notation.
- Justify why understanding powers of ten is crucial for working with very large and very small numbers.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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