Section: Module 1: Lesson 5: Exponents and Scientific Notation | Mathematics for Nursing Practice | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Use exponents and interpret exponential notation
    • Evaluate exponential expressions using the rules of exponents
    • Write numbers in scientific notation
    • Convert between standard and scientific notation
    • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers in scientific notation

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 53 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities

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      Middle School Math URL
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      Read Chapter 6.2: Whole Numbers Exponents, and do as many of the given examples as needed. (10 minutes)

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      Exponents. URL
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      Read  Chapter 3.8: Exponents, and do as many of the given examples as needed. (20 minutes)

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      Scientific Notation. URL
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      Read Chapter 3.9: Scientific Notation, and do as many of the given examples as needed. (23 minutes)

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      Activity 1 Module 1 - Math Magic Triangle URL
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      Do activity.

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      Activity 2 Module 1 - Operations on Integers URL
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      Do activity.

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      Activity 3 Module 1 - Operations on Decimals URL
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      Do activity.

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      Quiz
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      Module 1 Quiz
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