Magnitude and Scientific Notation
Abstract
Students explore the numerical meaning of exponential notation while learning how to write numbers in scientific notation and prefix notation.
Level: Undergraduate, Secondary
Setting: Classroom
Activity Type: Learning Cycle
Discipline: General Science
Course: any science
Keywords: magnitude, measurement, scientific notation, exponent, prefix, mantissa, base
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2026-07-19
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Lovitt, C., & Herzog, T. (2026). Magnitude and Scientific Notation. POGIL Activity Clearinghouse, 7(1). Retrieved from https://pac.pogil.org/index.php/pac/article/view/375
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Copyright (c) 2026 Charity Lovitt, Tim HerzogCopyright of this work and the permissions granted to users of the PAC are defined in the PAC Activity User License.
