When you use measurement results in calculations, you may find scientific notation helpful. Scientific notation helps you identify significant figures in numbers. For example, 0.123 (1.23 x 10 -1 ) ...

Students distinguish between accuracy and precision of measurements. Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Digits: Students distinguish between accuracy and precision of measurements and make ...

The digits in a number that have actual value. For example, in the number 00005208, the 5-2-0-8 are the significant digits.