Stage 2 · The Four Operations & Estimation

2.6.4 Getting a Feel for Very Large Numbers

2.6 Approximate Numbers & Scientific Notation

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2.6.4 Getting a Feel for Very Large Numbers

Core idea

Jump up step by step through thousands, millions, billions — each jump tacks another zero onto the end.

Module goal. Learn to round, express precision and significant figures, and use scientific notation to handle large numbers, paving the way for decimals.
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