Estimating Length Using Scientific Notation

This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to:
  • Estimate lengths of everyday objects.
  • Convert between decimal and scientific notation.
  • Make comparisons of the size of numbers expressed in both decimal and scientific notation.
Resource ID#: 32148 Type: Formative Assessment
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 5 Minute(s)
Keywords: scientific notation, estimation, estimate, measure, real world, compare, size, decimals
Instructional Component Type(s): Formative Assessment,  Worksheet,  Teaching Idea, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: General Collection

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