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1. TAKS Tutorial Calculator Strategies
2. When it comes to the calculator, you are on your own
Most teachers who will monitor the test know absolutely nothing about these calculators
Even if they did know about the calculator, they are not allowed to assist you in any way
3. Know how to clear the memory of your calculator If something goes funky with the calculator, reset it.
2nd, Memory (+), Reset (7), All RAM (1), Reset (2)
2nd, +, 7, 1, 2
5. Use the y= to match equations with graphs and/or tables.
6. If your table jumps around as the last one did and you do not wish to scroll You may set your table to ASK you for specific domain (x) values
7. If your table jumps around as the last one did and you do not wish to scroll You may set your table to ASK you for specific domain (x) values
8. To put your calculator table back to the way it was, either reset or
Go back to TBLSET and put Auto back on for the Indpnt: variable.
9. Use the STO key to store values for variables to match equivalent expressions with more than one variable. You will need to select numbers of your choosing to be the values for the variables in the expression. Please do NOT use 0, 1, or -1 as sometimes things are true of those numbers but not of anything else.
Each variable should have a different value stored for it.
12. The figure described is a rectangle. Draw and label one.
17. This next problem could be done the same way as the last problem. However, since there is only one variable in this problem (instead of 3 as in the last one) there is another way we can work this one out on the calculator without having to use the STO and TEST keys.
22. Use STATPLOT to compare points or scatter plots.
24. To clear any numbers in a list, you may
Reset the calculator (2nd + 7 1 2) which will also reset the window on the graph.
2nd + 4 ClrAllLists
Or while in the list, highlight the list name, press CLEAR, and enter. Do NOT delete!
25. Use the calculator to solve systems.
27. Know how to use the calculator to change decimals to fractions and vice-versa. Typing in a fraction and pressing ENTER automatically gives you a decimal.
To get a fraction from a decimal, use the MATH button. The highlighted option is convert to Fraction Frac
28. Know how to get back to the home screen. 2nd QUIT will get you there
29. Be sure to use parentheses when fractions are involved.
must go into the calculator as
y = (2 5x)/7
or else you will get the wrong graph!
Check it out! The two lines are NOT the same.
30. where x = 4 MUST go into the calculator as
(4 + 6)/(34-1)
or else you will get the wrong answer.
Check it out and see what happens when you dont have the parenthesesboth sets!
31. Know how to change your table settings.
33. There are different settings you can use on the graphs
34. Practice Problems
69. Alternate method
70. Alternate method
71. Alternate method
72. This problem was NOT multiple choice. You have to bubble in your answer correctly! Be careful!!! After going through all that work to get the correct answer, you dont want the problem to be scored as wrong because you didnt bubble in the answer properly!
73. Remember, all past tutorials can be found on Mrs. Nelsons website. There is a link to that site on the Spring High webpage.
Your teachers will be ready to answer any questions you might have in class tomorrow and Monday.
Come to take the test RESTED!
Look at the posted roll sheets to see what day(s) you are testing and where.
74. We have confidence in YOU! You should have confidence in YOU! Remember, you only need to get a few more than half of the problems correct to pass this test!
Do what you know how to do FIRST!