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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 8
Scientific Notation and Problems
Involving Real Numbers
Mathematics – Grade 7
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Quarter 1 – Module 8: Scientific Notation and Problems Involving Real Numbers

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Learning Competencies: Writes numbers in scientific notation and vice-versa. (M7NS-Ii-1)
Represents real life situations and solves problems involving real numbers.
(M7NS-Ii-1)

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

 Write numbers from standard notation to scientific notation and vice versa.
 Represents real life situations and solves problems involving real numbers.
 Solve real-life situations which involve real numbers.

Lesson Writing Numbers in Scientific Notation and

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What is it?
Scientific notation is part of the language of math and science. It is a special way of
writing numbers so they are easier to work with. By using exponents, numbers are reformat. This
can be helpful, in much the same way that it's helpful (that is, it's easier) to write "twelve trillion"
rather than 12,000,000,000,000., or "thirty nanometers" rather than "0.00000003 meters".
For very large or very small numbers, it is sometimes simpler to use "scientific notation"
(so called, because scientists often deal with very large and very small numbers).

A number expressed in scientific notation is written in the form :

a x 10n

where: a is the coefficient and n is an integer.

For a number to be in correct scientific notation, the following conditions must be true:

1. The coefficient must be greater than or equal to 1 and less than 10. (1 ≤ a<10)
2. The base of the exponent must be 10.
3. The exponent must show the number of decimal places that a decimal needs to be moved
to change the number to standard notation.

Changing Numbers from Standard Notation to Scientific Notation

1. Move the decimal point to the position such that there is one nonzero digit to the left of the
decimal point.
2. If the decimal point is moved to the left, the exponent is positive.
3. If the decimal point is moved to the right, the exponent is negative.

Examples:
1. Express 213,000,000 in scientific notation.

The decimal point is moved eight spaces to the left, thus the exponent is 8. The decimal point was
moved until one and only one nonzero digit was in front of the decimal point. Therefore,
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213 000 000=2.13 x 10
2. Express 0.00872 in scientific notation.

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 The decimal point was moved to the left three spaces; thus, the exponent is -3. Therefore,
0.00872=8.72 x 10−3
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3. Express in scientific notation.
10 000000

50
=0.000 005 0.000 005=5 x 10
−6
10 000000

Changing Numbers in Scientific Notation to Decimal Form

Move the decimal point the same number of places as the exponent. If the exponent
is  positive, move the decimal point to the right. If the exponent is negative, move the decimal
point to the left.

5.88 x 1012 ¿ 5.880000000000=5,880,000,000,000

5 x 10-8¿ 0.00000005=0.00000005

NOTE: If the given expression is not in its standard form, observe the same rules. If the
exponent is positive, move the decimal point to the right. If the exponent is negative, move the
decimal point to the left.

Examples:
243.2 x103¿ 243.200 .=243 200

0.003 x 10-7¿ 0.0000000 .003=0.0000000003

What’s More

A. Write the numbers in scientific 6. 720,000,000,000

notation. B. Write each expression into decimal
notation.
1. 456
1. 0.00003 x 108
2. 0.00000725 2. 2.31 x 10-7

3. 7500 3. 323.24 x 10-2

4. 12.32 x 102
4. 0.000000246
5. 1.9 x 10-11
5. 0.00325
6. 8.305 x 1012

Lesson Representing Real Life Situations with Real

2 Numbers

What is it

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 The concept of opposites is commonly demonstrated in real life. In terms of direction, going
south is the opposite of going north; in terms of length, short is the opposite of long; in terms of altitude,
low is the opposite of high; in terms of quantity, few is the opposite of many. In mathematics, opposites
are denoted by the signs + (positive) and – (negative). When a number is written without any sign, it is
understood to be positive. Study the number line below.

The number 3 to the right of 0 is +3; to the left of 0 is -3. +3 and -3 are opposites. Likewise, -7 and +7
are opposites. The following real life situations representing opposites.

Examples:
Study the following real life situations.
1. An increase of Php5 is denoted by +5, while decrease of Php5 is denoted by -5.

2. A profit of Php100 is denoted by 100, while a loss of Php100 id denoted by -100.

3. A direction of 2 blocks east is denoted by +2 while 2 blocks west is denoted by -2.

4. A rise of 8 degrees in temperature is denoted by 8, while a drop of 8 degrees is denoted by -8.

What’s More

Complete the table below. Represent each real life situation by a signed number in the second column.
Write the opposite of each situation in the third column and represent by a sign in the last column.

Situation Representation Opposite of the Situation Representation

1. 400 feet below sea
level
2. 2 steps forward
3. Going up the stairs by
8 steps
4. Marching 12 steps to
the right
5. A profit of Php450
6. Walking 5 blocks
south

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 Lesson Solving Problems Involving Real
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Numbers

What is it
George Polya’s four-step process for problem solving
1. Step 1: Understand the problem.
2. Step 2: Devise a plan (translate).
3. Step 3: Carry out the plan (solve).
4. Step 4: Look back (check and interpret).

EXAMPLES:

1. In a game, Team Azcals lost 5 yards in one play but gained 7 yards in the next play. What
was the actual yardage gain of the team?
Solution:
Given: Lost 5 yards implies –5 Gained 7 yards implies +7
Required: the actual yardage gain
Adding the two scores: - 5 + 7 = 2
Therefore, the actual yardage of the team is 2 yards.

2. You had ₱56,500 in your savings account. You withdrew ₱7,000 on Monday and deposited
₱12,500 on Friday.What was your bank balance?
Solution:
Given: Amount in the savings account = ₱56,500
Amount withdrawn = ₱7,000
Amount deposited = 12,500
Required: Bank balance
56,500+ (−7,000 ) +12,500=62,000

Therefore, the bank balance is ₱62,000

3. ¾ of the entire students of our school can join the activity. If there are 500 students, how
many can join the activity?
SOLUTION:
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Given: of the entire students can join the activity
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500 = total number of students
Required: number of students that can join the activity
3
x 500=375
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Therefore, 375 students can join the activity

4. Derick bought a stick which is 48 1/3 inches long. For a school project, he needs to cut the
stick into pieces, 5/3 inches long. How many 5/3 inches long pieces can he obtain from the
stick?
Solution:
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Given: length of the stick = 48 inches length of a piece of stick: inches
3 3
5
Required: number of in long pieces
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 1 5 145 3 145
48 ÷ = x = =29
3 3 3 5 5

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Therefore: There are 29 pieces of inches sticks.
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What’s More
Solve the problem.
1. Lucy gained P50.00 on the first day; lost P28.00 on the second day, and gained P49.00 on
the third day. How much profit did Lucy gain in 3 days?

2. You want to buy a refrigerator whose cash price is Php 8 463. If you buy it on credit card,
you need to pay Php 1 542 for 6 months. How much more is the price of the refrigerator
when purchased on credit card than in cash?

3. There are 12 people waiting in line to get on the bus. One-fourth of them are children, ½
are teens, and the rest are adults. How many adults are there?

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4. Ann can make one uniform with 2 m of cloth. How many uniforms can she make from
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20 m of cloth?

Assessment
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write only the letter.
1. What is 0.000058 written in scientific notation?
a.5.8 x 10−6 b. 5.8 x 10−5 c. 5.8 x 105 d. 5.8 x 106
2. What is 6.92 x 1010 written in standard form?
a. 0.00000000692 b. 0.000000692 C. 6920000000 d. 69200000000
3. A virus is viewed under a microscope. Its diameter is 0.0000002 meter. How would
this length be expressed in scientific notation?
a. 2 x 10−7 m b. 2 x 10−6 m c. 2 x 106 m d. 2 x 107 m
4. When writing a number in scientific notation, the first number must be greater than 1, but
less than 10.
a. True b. False
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5. Write in scientific notation.
5 000
a. 2.5 x 10-5 b. 2.5 x 10-4 c. 4 x 10 -4 d. 4 x 105
6. Britney deposits Php 450 into her checking account, choose the correct representation.
a. Php 0 b. - Php450 c. Php450
7. The Azcals lose 20 yards during the first quarter, choose the correct representation.
a. -20 yards b. 20 yards c. 0

8. On the same day, the average temperatures in four cities are as follows: Manila 30˚C,
Helsinki 2˚C below the freezing point, Tokyo 5˚C, and Paris -1˚C. Which City has the
coldest average temperature?
a. Tokyo b. Paris c. Manila d. Helsinki
9. Rose worked in a factory and earned P7, 875.00 for 15 days. How much is his earning in
a day?
a. 535 b. 235 c. 525 d. 625

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 10. Helen had P 7,500.00 for shopping money. When she got home, she had P132.75 in her
pocket. How much did she spend for shopping?
a. 7 367.25 b. 7 367.00 c. 7 376.25 d. 7 637.2

References

2013. "Scientific Notation." In Or World of Math 7, by Ricardo M. Crisostomo, Priscila C. de Sagun and
alicia L. Padua, 149-151. Quezon City: Vibal Publishing House, Incorporated.
2014. "On Scientific Notation." In Understanding Mathematics Grade 7, by Jose S. Malate, Maybelle
Gallardo Fausto, Rowena Cruz Reyes, Frelie Tan Faylogna, Lanilyn Lasic Calamiong and Generoso G.
Obana, 129-131. Manila: Vicarish publication and Trading Incorporated

Bernabe, Julieta G. 2009. Intermediate Algebra I. Quezon City: SD Publication, Inc.

Deped. 2013. Mathematics 7 Learner's Material. Pasig City: Department of Education.

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 MATHEMATICS 7
Answer Sheet

Name: __________________________________________________________
Grade & Section: ________________ Score: _______

Quarter 1 – Module

Lesson 1
What’s More
A. B.
1. 1.
2. 2
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.

Lesson 2
What’s More
Situation Representation Opposite of the Situation Representation
1. 400 feet below sea
level
2. 2 steps forward
3. Going up the stairs by
8 steps
4. Marching 12 steps to
the right
5. A profit of Php450
6. Walking 5 blocks
south

Lesson 3
1.

Assessment
2. 1.
2.
3.
3. 4.
5.
6.
4. 7.
8.
9.
10.

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Name:______________________________________________________________________
Year and Section:_________________ Score:__________

Performance Task 4
Complete the REAL NUMBER CONCEPT MAP below.

Words to use: ZERO, RATIONAL NUMBERS, FRACTIONS, REAL NUMBERS, IRRATIONAL

NUMBERS, NATURAL NUMBERS, INTEGERS, NON-INTEGERS, NEGATIVE INTEGERS,
DECIMAL, WHOLE NUMBERS

Answer the following questions on the space provided for each number.

1. Are all real numbers rational numbers? Prove your answer.

2. Are all rational numbers whole numbers? Prove your answer.

3. How do natural numbers differ from whole numbers?

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Name:_________________________________ Date:__________________
Section:____________________ Score:_________________

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN MATHEMATICS 7

Week 5 and 6

Direction: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1. Find the sum of 8 and 23.7.

a. 24.5 b. 189.6 c. 31.7 d. 32.7

2. 9.18 ÷ 0.05=¿ ¿
a. 100.6 b. 183.6 c. 207.6 d. 210.6

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3. If is subtracted from , the result is
3 3
−17 −3 4
a. b. c. 1 d.
3 3 3

4. (−5 29 +7 39 )÷ 185 = ¿
¿

104
a. 7.60 b. 8.5656… c. d. 8.56
25

5. 123 x (-2.3) = __________

a. 282.9 b. -282.9 c. 28.29 d. -28.29

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6. In a gym, of the people are men, are women, and the rest are children. If there are
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420 people in the gym, how many are children?
a. 105 b. 245 c. 175 d. 120\

7. The track at the high school is 1/4 kilometer. If Jennifer ran the track 8 times, how many
kilometer did she run?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 16 d. 32

8. Which number is irrational?

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a. −6 b. √3 c.
4
d. 0.5
9. Which number is NOT a perfect square?
a. 196 b. 169 c. 121 d. 132

10. Which of the following numbers are rational?

a . √ 8 b. 0.13133133313 … c. 0.33333 … d. 2.71828182845904…

11. What integer is between√ 37∧ √ 50 ?

a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 8

12. Where would √ 30 fall on a number line?

a. Between 2 and 3 b. Between 5 and 6 c. Between 7 and 8 d. Between 1 and 2

13. What is the estimated square root of 85 to the nearest hundredth?

a. 9.22 b. 9.12 c. 9.03 d. 9.23

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 14. In between what two integers is the square root of 77?
a. 5 and 6 b. 6 and 7 c. 7 and 8 d. 8 and 9

15. Find the approximate value of  √ 119 to the nearest hundredth.

a. 10.91 b. 10.78 c. 11.10 d. 19.21

Name:_________________________________ Date:__________________
Section:____________________ Score:_________________

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN MATHEMATICS 7

Week 7 and 8

Direction: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
1. Which point on the number line below corresponds to which square root?

2 3 4
a. √ 5 b. √ 25 c. √ 13 d. √ 20
2. Based on the number line, which letter best represents the location of the number?

a. A b. B c. C d.
3. What number below is a natural, whole, integer, rational, and real number?
a. -4 b. 5.1 c. 0.7 d. 3
4. Which of the following statements is always true?
a. All integers are whole numbers. c. All rational numbers are integers.
b. Some whole numbers are not rational numbers. d. All whole numbers are integers.
5. Which two sets when combined make up all of the real numbers?
a. Rational numbers and irrational numbers c. Integer numbers and whole numbers
b. Irrational numbers and integer number d. Rational numbers and natural numbers
6. Which is ordered in ascending order?
a. -12.3, -12.75, -12, -12.25
b. -12.75, -12.3, -12.25, -12 c. -12.3, -12.75, -12.25, -12
7. Which list shows the number in descending order?
a. −0.5 , 1.5 ,−2 ,−0.75 , √ 7 c. −0.5 ,−2 ,−0.75 , 1.5 , √ 7
b. −2 ,−0.75,−0.5 , 1.5 , √7 d. √ 7 , 1.5 ,−0.5 ,−0.75 ,−2
8. Which list is arranged from least to greatest?
3 4 5 7 3 7 5 4
a. , , , c. , , ,
7 5 11 9 7 9 11 5
4 3 7 5 3 5 7 4
b. , , , d. , , ,
5 7 9 11 7 11 9 5
9. How is the number 3,400,000 written in scientific notation?
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a. 34 x 10 b. 3.4 x 105 c. 3.4 x 106 d. 3.4 x 107
10. Convert 5.2 x 10−4 to standard notation?
a. 0.52 b. 0.052 c. 0.0052 d. 0.00052
11. The rule of scientific notation is to write all exponents with a base of ____.
a. 10 b. 5 c. 50 d. 100

For questions 12 and 13, represent the given real-life situations using real numbers.
12. Lana loses 15 pounds during the month of August.
a. -15 pounds b.15 pounds c. 0 pounds
13. The elevator takes John 25 floors above ground level
a. -25 b. 25 c. 0

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14. How much change will you get from ₱500 bill if you buy a polo for ₱199.75 and pants
for ₱ 249.75?
a. ₱ 49.75 b. ₱50.00 c. ₱50.50 d. ₱52.00

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15. You had 64 marbles. You gave of them to your brother and to your cousin. How
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many marbles were given away?
a. 16 b. 24 c. 8 d. 4

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