Access Point #: MAFS.8.EE.1.AP.4aArchived Access Point

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Perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation using a calculator.
Clarifications:

Essential Understandings

Concrete:

  • Select the appropriate base ten bundle to represent the number expressed in scientific notation.
  • Match exponent to decimal number.
  • Use base ten bundles to perform operations on numbers expressed in scientific notation.
Representation:
  • Understand the following concepts, symbols, and vocabulary: scientific notation, base number/digit term, exponent, positive and negative numbers.
  • Select the correct numeric representation for a given question (e.g., 5 × begin mathsize 12px style 10 to the power of negative 9 end exponent end style).
  • Identify the correct symbol used when converting scientific notation.
  • Use a calculator to perform operations on numbers expressed in scientific notation.
  • https://www.chem.tamu.edu/class/fyp/mathrev/mr-scnot.html
General Information
Number: MAFS.8.EE.1.AP.4a
Category: Access Points
Date Adopted or Revised: 07/14
Cluster: Work with radicals and integer exponents. (Major Cluster) : 

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.

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