Star Voyage - Scientific Notation - Texas Instruments TI-30X - IIS Scientific Calculator Teachers Manual

Star Voyage — Scientific Notation
Overview
Students investigate scientific notation by changing
numbers into scientific notation, and then using
them in calculations.
Introduction
Note: Answers assume the default floating decimal
setting.
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Note: To enter a negative number, press M and then
enter the number.
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TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers
Math Concepts Materials
• TI-30X ÙS
• scientific
notation
• pencil
• addition
• student activity
• division
 1. Enter the first number.
12000000
2. Press % d.
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3. Press " < <.
12000000
07
1.2
x10
4. Now, just type the next
number and press <.
³ 1. Enter 5.8; press % C.
5.8¯
2. Enter 7; press % d.
FLO SCI ENG
3. Press !
.
FLO SCI ENG
4. Press < <.
5.8¯7
58000000.
5. Type the next number and
press <.
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