NMTA Elementary Education Subtest II: Scientific Notation - Videos & Lessons

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Run through the lessons in the Scientific Notation chapter of our NMTA Elementary Education Subtest II study guide. Refamiliarize yourself with this form of shorthand as part of your review for the NMTA Elementary Education Subtest II.

NMTA Elementary Education Subtest II: Scientific Notation - Chapter Summary

Brush up on processes for expressing extremely large and small numbers in shorthand form as you watch these videos and work through the lessons. This study guide's lessons are designed to align with the competencies on the corresponding section of the NMTA Elementary Education Subtest II. Our lesson instructors will take you through the following:

An explanation and examples of scientific notation
How to convert and compare numbers in scientific notation
Multiplication and division using scientific notation

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4 Lessons in Chapter 12: NMTA Elementary Education Subtest II: Scientific Notation

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1. Scientific Notation: Definition and Examples

Scientific notation is a special way of writing numbers so they are easier to work with. This lesson will define scientific notations and show some examples of how to convert numbers from standard notation to scientific notation and back.

2. Converting Numbers to Scientific Notation

After watching this video lesson, you will be able to convert any number you come across into scientific notation. You will also learn why scientific notation is used and where you are most likely to see it.

3. How to Multiply & Divide in Scientific Notation

Scientists, engineers, and other people who work with really big or really small numbers often choose to express those numbers in scientific notation. In this lesson, we'll learn how to multiply and divide in scientific notation.

4. Comparing Numbers Written in Scientific Notation

After watching this video lesson, you will be able to compare numbers written in scientific notation with each other. You will learn how to tell which is larger and which is smaller.

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