Sig Fig Tutor

Sig Fig Tutor

by Cheryl Montgomery

31 ratings
22 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 25, 2019
  • April 26, 2023

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Master significant figures with this educational tool. Learn the rules, practice identifying sig figs in measurements, and apply them to calculations involving multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. It helps determine the correct way to report final answers.

โœ“Learn significant figure rules
โœ“Practice identifying sig figs
โœ“Estimate answers with multiplication/division
โœ“Estimate answers with addition/subtraction
โœ“Determine reporting rules for final answers
โœ“Challenges for skill assessment
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What's New in Sig Fig Tutor

1.3

April 26, 2023

We changed some images.

User reviews

Just right

Downloaded it, sat on the throne for 10 minutes doing the practice and I felt more confident that I knew the material than I did with pencil and paper the night before.

Exactly what I needed

After about 15 minutes, I feel so much more confident! Thanks

None of the challenges work

It appears this app is no longer supported.

Great app!

This app helped me remember how to correctly use significant figures. It was straightforward and easy to use.

Awesome!

It has been a whole summer since Chem 1 so this was a great reminder on the sig fig rules! Great app and easy to use!

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FAQ

What does the Sig Fig Tutor app do?

The Sig Fig Tutor app is designed to help students learn and practice the rules of significant figures. It covers identifying significant figures in measurements and applying them to various arithmetic operations like multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.

What are the key features of the Sig Fig Tutor?

Key features include a learning module to understand significant figure rules, practice exercises for identifying sig figs, and challenges that test your ability to estimate final answers after calculations. It also guides you on whether to use sig figs or decimal places for reporting results.

Is the Sig Fig Tutor app free to use?

Yes, the Sig Fig Tutor app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it a free educational resource.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is intended for high school and college students who are studying science or mathematics and need to learn or improve their understanding of significant figures.

How does the app help with calculations?

The app helps you practice estimating final answers after performing multiplication and division using significant figures. It also guides you on estimating final answers for addition and subtraction based on the number of decimal places.