Number and Number Sense

Virginia SOL 7.NS.1

Investigate and describe exponents for powers of ten and compare/order numbers in scientific notation.

What students need to be able to do

  • Investigate and describe powers of 10 with negative exponents by examining patterns.
  • Represent a power of 10 with a negative exponent in fraction and decimal form.
  • Convert between numbers greater than 0 written in scientific notation and decimals.
  • Compare and order no more than four numbers greater than 0 written in scientific notation.