NAME: __________________________ CLASS: __________
CALCULATOR KEYSTROKES – CHAPTER ZERO
CALCULATOR KEYSTROKES – CHAPTER ZERO – GENERAL ITEMS FOR ALL HS MATH CLASSES
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Turning on/off
***On
***Off
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Press [ON] button
Press [2nd] [ON]
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[2nd] and [ALPHA] keys
How to use [2nd] functions
How to use [ALPHA] keys
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Press [2 ] and desired key
***[2nd] [^] = π
Press [ALPHA] and desired key ***[ALPHA] [STO>] = x
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Adjusting Display
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How to make screen lighter
***Press [2 ] and [↓] (cursor down) “1” is lightest
How to make screen darker
***Press [2nd] and [↑] (cursor up)
“9” is darkest
(I usually leave my contrast set around “5” or “6” for best visibility of numbers/graphs.)
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Moving Cursor and [CLEAR}
To move cursor
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[ENTER]
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To enter data or to complete a calculation
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[MODE] –
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The [MODE] button is located to the immediate left of the [2 ] button.
Modes most commonly used in CFCA math classes are underlined.
~ Normal / Sci / Eng
numeric notation
~ Float / 0123456789
number of decimal places
~ Radian / Degree
unit of angle measure
~ Func / Par / Pol / Seq
type of graphing
~ Connected / Dot
continuous (connected) vs. discrete (dot)
~ Sequential / Simul
graph points draw in sequence or sequence
~ Real / a+bi / re^0
real, rectangular complex, polar complex
~ Full / Horiz / G-T
full, horizontal, and graph-table split screen
TM
~ MathPrint / Classic
display shown in textbook type display vs. classic display
~ n/d … Un/d
display as a simple fraction vs. as a mixed number
***Experiment with changing/using various modes. Reset to above settings when done.
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***use directional arrow keys
[↑][↓][←][→]
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***[2] [+] [4] [ENTER] . . . “6”
NAME: __________________________ CLASS: __________
CALCULATOR KEYSTROKES – CHAPTER ZERO
CALCULATOR KEYSTROKES – CHAPTER ZERO – GENERAL ITEMS FOR ALL HS MATH CLASSES
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Using the menus & catalogs
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[MATH] = This results in a display of several options for calculations:
MATH = fractions to/from decimals, cube, cube root, xth root, min/max, etc.
NUM = absolute value, LCM, greatest common denominator
CPX = complex number calculations
PRB = probability (random numbers, permutations, combinations, etc.)
***Find the cubed root of 4, 913.
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***Find the LCM of 72 and 44.
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***List TEN random numbers given. _________________________________
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[2 ] [0] will access the CATALOG menu on the screen.
This is a ABC listing of all processes available for you to use on the calculator.
Move the cursor by using directional keys[↑][↓][←][→].
Once you find the process you wish to use, press [ENTER].
That process will appear – and further data can be entered to perform process.
***Scroll through all CATALOG options.
***List ten options: __________________________________________________
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Entering an expression
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You can enter various combinations of numbers, variables, operations, and functions.
Use the keypad to enter digits 0-9. Use the keypad to enter operations: +/-/x/÷
Use various other keys, or [MENU] to find/use other functions.
Press [ENTER] to evaluate your entered expression.
If an ERROR is returned, you may GO TO and repair, or QUIT.
***Evaluate 17+12-6*18 __________________________________________________
***Does the calculator automatically use PEMDAS?
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Graphing
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Press [Y=] button under screen on left side to add/edit/enter/remove any equations.
Enter equation, such as [ALPHA] [STO>] [+] [4] . . . . “Y1 = 6X + 4”
Set screen window by Pressing [WINDOW] . . . The most commonly used window is:
~ Xmin = -10, Xmax = 10, Xscl = 1, Ymin = -10, Ymax = 10, Yscl = 1 (adjust all as needed)
Press [GRAPH] to view a graph of the equation.
Press [TRACE] while viewing a graph to trace the values, listed at screen bottom.
Press [ZOOM] to zoom in or zoom out in viewing the graph.
Press [2nd] [GRAPH] to view the data in table/tabular format.
*** “Y1 = 6X + 4” – Graph, view table, zoom, set window, trace this equation.
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Apps
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Apps are programs that perform specific calculations/processes on your calculator.
Apps may be preloaded on your calculator. Press [APPS] to view these.
Apps may be downloaded from a computer using a mini-USB cable.
http://education.ti.com/apps
http://education.ti.com/guides
Apps may be downloaded from another TI calculator using a mini-USB cable.
SENDER:
Press [2nd] [LINK] Select app via [↑][↓] then press [ENTER].
RECEIVER: Press [2nd] [LINK] then press [→] [ENTER]. Look for APP in APP menu.
***Try at least three (3) apps on your calculator. List them: ______________________
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Other
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***Find at least three other specific tasks you can accomplish on your calculator.
***List each below, give an example, provide the keystrokes to complete the tasks.
***Try each one yourself as well.
A.
B.
C.