This document provides instruction on scientific notation. It explains that scientific notation is a way to write very large or small numbers in a more compact form using exponents. It gives examples of converting numbers between standard and scientific notation, including when the exponent is positive or negative. Key steps explained are placing the decimal point in the proper position and counting digits to determine the exponent. Calculators can also be used to perform conversions between standard and scientific notation.

1. Scientific Notation 06/01/09 PH 8.5 Bitsy Griffin