Dividing Scientific Notation Chain Reaction Activity | Scientific Notation Practice
Practice dividing numbers in scientific notation with this Dividing Scientific Notation Chain Reaction Activity. Students solve each problem, find the matching answer on another strip, and connect the pieces together to build a completed chain.
The problems are intentionally not always written in proper scientific notation. This gives students extra practice dividing, adjusting powers of ten, and moving the decimal point to write answers correctly in scientific notation.
This activity can be used as independent practice, partner work, stations, or review. If students make an error, the chain will not connect correctly, giving them a built-in way to check their work as they go. Completed chains can also be displayed as student work around the classroom.
What’s Included:
• 16 scientific notation division problems
• Problems not always written in proper scientific notation
• Suggested directions
• Answer key
• Print-ready student pages
Perfect for:
• Dividing scientific notation
• Scientific notation operations
• Powers of ten practice
• Moving decimal points
• 8th grade expressions and equations
• CCSS 8.EE.A.4
• Math centers
• Partner practice
• Stations
• Independent practice
• Review
Working with values that are not already in proper scientific notation helps students practice rewriting numbers so the coefficient and power of ten are both in the correct form.
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