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Extractions: Problems that involve calculations using very large or very small numbers can escalate into "crises" when the appropriate tools and techniques for solving them are not available. Scientific notation provides an effective means for handling numbers that might otherwise be considered "unwieldy" in problem solving. This lesson will utilize VOD technology to access instructional media that addresses scientific notation in less than 3 minutes! Subject Matter
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