EE.1.4

Perform operations with numbers expressed in scientific notation, including problems where both decimal and scientific notation are used. Use scientific notation and choose units of appropriate size for measurements of very large or very small quantities (e.g., use millimeters per year for seafloor spreading). Interpret scientific notation that has been generated by technology.

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CPALMS: Students are given word problems with numbers in both standard and scientific notation and asked to solve problems using various operations.

Mixed Form Operations

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CPALMS: Students are asked to add and subtract numbers given in scientific notation in real-world contexts.

Sums and Differences in Scientific Notation

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CPALMS: Students are given examples of calculator displays and asked to convert the notation in the display to both scientific notation and standard form.

Scientific Calculator Display

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CPALMS: Students are asked to multiply and divide numbers given in scientific notation in real-world contexts.

Scientific Multiplication and Division

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Illustrative Mathematics: This task requires students to work with very large and small values expressed both in scientific notation and in decimal notation (standard form). Students will also need to convert units of mass.

Ants versus Humans

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Illustrative Mathematics: The goal of this task is to give students a context to investigate large numbers and measurements. Students need to fluently convert units with very large numbers in order to successfully complete this task.

Pennies to Heaven

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Illustrative Mathematics: The purpose of this task is to use scientific notation in the context of choosing units to report quantities.

Choosing Appropriate Units

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Illustrative Mathematics: Students are given a newspaper headline context and asked to decide if the information is true based on given scientific expressions. They are asked to explain their reasoning.

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