Interpreting Scientific Notation Generated by Technology

Interpreting Scientific Notation Generated by Technology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

4th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to interpret scientific notation as displayed on scientific calculators. It covers the format of scientific notation, how calculators use the letter 'E' to denote exponents, and how to interpret different calculator displays. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using common math sense when dealing with very large or small numbers, especially when they are converted to scientific notation by calculators.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'E' represent in the number 3.62E4 displayed on a calculator?

The coefficient of the number

The exponent in scientific notation

The base of the number

The decimal point

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you express 1.4E-6 in scientific notation?

1.4 * 10^6

1.4 * 10^-6

0.14 * 10^-6

14 * 10^-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might a calculator display to indicate a positive exponent?

An uppercase 'E' with a plus sign

A lowercase 'e' without any sign

An uppercase 'E' with a minus sign

A lowercase 'e' with a plus sign

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use common sense when interpreting calculator results?

Calculators can only display whole numbers

Calculators never use scientific notation

Calculators may not handle very large or small numbers well

Calculators always display exact results

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if your calculator displays a number in scientific notation?

Ignore the exponent

Round it to the nearest whole number

Convert it to a fraction

Properly interpret the number using the exponent

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