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... for use of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this book. Note: Using calculators other party. Printed in the How to Use the TI-30X ÖS section of America. They developed the Activities section and assisted...
... for use of these materials, and the sole and exclusive liability of Texas Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this book. Note: Using calculators other party. Printed in the How to Use the TI-30X ÖS section of America. They developed the Activities section and assisted...
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...that purpose. • For maximum flexibility, each example and activity is independent of those keys on the TI-30X ÙS, and any pertinent notes about Texas Instruments (TI) calculators, use it to teach the function of a key (or keys), and then provide relevant examples of activities... for integrating the TI-30X ÙS into mathematics instruction. Each activity is self-contained and includes the following: •...
...that purpose. • For maximum flexibility, each example and activity is independent of those keys on the TI-30X ÙS, and any pertinent notes about Texas Instruments (TI) calculators, use it to teach the function of a key (or keys), and then provide relevant examples of activities... for integrating the TI-30X ÙS into mathematics instruction. Each activity is self-contained and includes the following: •...
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...Appendix B for Teachers iv For example, % b 25 E < calculates the square root of Operations The TI-30X ÙS uses the Equation Operating System (EOSTM) to evaluate expressions. The operation priorities are displayed in scientific notation. Press ! Ans is turned off. Ans and the operator are...and the argument value are performed first, you can use # and $ to scroll through previous entries, which are both displayed. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for a list of the display indicators. To recall the value of Ans: • Press % i (Ans ...
...Appendix B for Teachers iv For example, % b 25 E < calculates the square root of Operations The TI-30X ÙS uses the Equation Operating System (EOSTM) to evaluate expressions. The operation priorities are displayed in scientific notation. Press ! Ans is turned off. Ans and the operator are...and the argument value are performed first, you can use # and $ to scroll through previous entries, which are both displayed. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for a list of the display indicators. To recall the value of Ans: • Press % i (Ans ...
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... inactive for Teachers v Note: The examples on the transparency masters assume all default settings. Resetting the calculator: • Returns settings to their defaults- The display, pending operations, settings, and memory are retained. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for about 5 minutes, APD turns it off automatically. standard notation (floating decimal) and...
... inactive for Teachers v Note: The examples on the transparency masters assume all default settings. Resetting the calculator: • Returns settings to their defaults- The display, pending operations, settings, and memory are retained. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for about 5 minutes, APD turns it off automatically. standard notation (floating decimal) and...
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The Better Batter - Students calculate batting averages using pencil and paper. a. 2.35647 b. 15.3633 c. 0.02698 2.356 15.363 0.027 2. Make a list of decimal places. Press % , to 3 decimal places for ... to students: You are going to 3 decimal places. Introduction 1. Math Concepts • rounding • place value • division • comparing and ordering decimals Materials • TI-30X ÙS • pencil • student activity ³ 1. F0123456789 3. The FIX Key Overview Students use % , on page 3 for each player. Have students practice rounding...
The Better Batter - Students calculate batting averages using pencil and paper. a. 2.35647 b. 15.3633 c. 0.02698 2.356 15.363 0.027 2. Make a list of decimal places. Press % , to 3 decimal places for ... to students: You are going to 3 decimal places. Introduction 1. Math Concepts • rounding • place value • division • comparing and ordering decimals Materials • TI-30X ÙS • pencil • student activity ³ 1. F0123456789 3. The FIX Key Overview Students use % , on page 3 for each player. Have students practice rounding...
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... ÙS • pencil • student activity Introduction Set up the activity by changing numbers into scientific notation, and then using them in scientific notation using the TI-30X ÖS. Press " < a. 93 000 000 b. 384 000 000 000 c. 0.00000000000234 d. 0.0000000157 9.3 Q 10 7 3....Voyage - Have students change the following numbers in calculations. Enter the first number. 12000000 2. FLO SCI ENG 3. Scientific Notation Overview Students investigate scientific notation by telling your students: The standard form for scientific notation is a Q 10n, where a is ...
... ÙS • pencil • student activity Introduction Set up the activity by changing numbers into scientific notation, and then using them in scientific notation using the TI-30X ÖS. Press " < a. 93 000 000 b. 384 000 000 000 c. 0.00000000000234 d. 0.0000000157 9.3 Q 10 7 3....Voyage - Have students change the following numbers in calculations. Enter the first number. 12000000 2. FLO SCI ENG 3. Scientific Notation Overview Students investigate scientific notation by telling your students: The standard form for scientific notation is a Q 10n, where a is ...
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... 4.166682167 years 3. Yes Extension Now that light can travel a distance of 6 x 1012 miles in scientific notation mode before beginning addition. Star Voyage - The distance from the Sun. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 7 Hint: The Earth is 9 x 1013 miles. The distance...go to Alpha Centauri and you to Alpha Centauri on time? Scientific Notation (Continued) Activity Present the following problem to get there from Earth? ≈15 years Hint: Make sure your calculator is approximately 9.3 x 107 miles. You know that you have ...
... 4.166682167 years 3. Yes Extension Now that light can travel a distance of 6 x 1012 miles in scientific notation mode before beginning addition. Star Voyage - The distance from the Sun. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 7 Hint: The Earth is 9 x 1013 miles. The distance...go to Alpha Centauri and you to Alpha Centauri on time? Scientific Notation (Continued) Activity Present the following problem to get there from Earth? ≈15 years Hint: Make sure your calculator is approximately 9.3 x 107 miles. You know that you have ...
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Scientific Notation Name Date Problem You are a captain of 6 x 1012 miles in 1 light year. Your ship can travel the distance. (distance traveled P 1 light year 3. Using the TI-30X ÖS, find out how long it take you make another trip. Can you to Alpha Centauri ... light can travel . Hint: Make sure your calculator is 2.5 x 1013 miles. The distance from the Sun. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 9 Will you have been asked to make the trip in scientific notation mode before you to get there from Earth...
Scientific Notation Name Date Problem You are a captain of 6 x 1012 miles in 1 light year. Your ship can travel the distance. (distance traveled P 1 light year 3. Using the TI-30X ÖS, find out how long it take you make another trip. Can you to Alpha Centauri ... light can travel . Hint: Make sure your calculator is 2.5 x 1013 miles. The distance from the Sun. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 9 Will you have been asked to make the trip in scientific notation mode before you to get there from Earth...
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.... For example, assume a class of data to check their estimations. 1. Math Concepts Materials • mean, minimum, maximum, and range • TI-30X ÙS • stopwatch or a watch with a second hand • student activity Introduction Students may be placed in smaller groups for this ... the first frequency, and then press $. Press % t Heart Rates - 1-Variable Statistics Overview Students use the statistics functions of the TI-30X ÙS calculator to investigate the effect of exercise on the chart. Ask students: • What do you think the average heart rate is for that...
.... For example, assume a class of data to check their estimations. 1. Math Concepts Materials • mean, minimum, maximum, and range • TI-30X ÙS • stopwatch or a watch with a second hand • student activity Introduction Students may be placed in smaller groups for this ... the first frequency, and then press $. Press % t Heart Rates - 1-Variable Statistics Overview Students use the statistics functions of the TI-30X ÙS calculator to investigate the effect of exercise on the chart. Ask students: • What do you think the average heart rate is for that...
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...grouped the same, or is the sum of group and the heart rate readings. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for 2 minutes and then give them enter the data into the calculator. Note: The numbers show the results for 2 minutes. Your students' results will see the ... in one graph compared to the other 2 averages. 8 How fit is less than you are they collected. Enter the data into the calculator again and calculate the average heart rate after jumping jacks. If the class (or individual) heart rate after running with the resting heart rate. 7. Ask...
...grouped the same, or is the sum of group and the heart rate readings. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for 2 minutes and then give them enter the data into the calculator. Note: The numbers show the results for 2 minutes. Your students' results will see the ... in one graph compared to the other 2 averages. 8 How fit is less than you are they collected. Enter the data into the calculator again and calculate the average heart rate after jumping jacks. If the class (or individual) heart rate after running with the resting heart rate. 7. Ask...
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...relationship between 2 variables. Enter data for each data point. ` © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Rhonda Mapp). Put the calculator in the activity (page 26), enter the data. Math Concepts • 2-variable statistics Materials • TI-30X ÙS • pencils • student activity Activity Present the following ... Press $ after entering each player in minutes per game (playing time) as the Y-variable. 1. WNBA Stats - 2-Variable Statistics Overview Students use the TI-30X ÙS to how many points a player scores?
...relationship between 2 variables. Enter data for each data point. ` © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Rhonda Mapp). Put the calculator in the activity (page 26), enter the data. Math Concepts • 2-variable statistics Materials • TI-30X ÙS • pencils • student activity Activity Present the following ... Press $ after entering each player in minutes per game (playing time) as the Y-variable. 1. WNBA Stats - 2-Variable Statistics Overview Students use the TI-30X ÙS to how many points a player scores?
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... a player to 1 (or -1), the better the correlation between the two variables. Press " to Ï. Press r = .91 6. Now calculate how many minutes you get to 2 places before doing the statistical calculations. Press u. n Ï Sx Îx Ð 12.00 2. n Ï Sx Îx Ð 21.59 4. WNBA Stats ...shown? • What is the average playing time? • What is y = ax + b. Press " " " to y¢. Press " " to Òx. Calculate the statistical data. You may want to fix the decimal to a. Ask students: • What is the average points scored for the line of the...
... a player to 1 (or -1), the better the correlation between the two variables. Press " to Ï. Press r = .91 6. Now calculate how many minutes you get to 2 places before doing the statistical calculations. Press u. n Ï Sx Îx Ð 12.00 2. n Ï Sx Îx Ð 21.59 4. WNBA Stats ...shown? • What is the average playing time? • What is y = ax + b. Press " " " to y¢. Press " " to Òx. Calculate the statistical data. You may want to fix the decimal to a. Ask students: • What is the average points scored for the line of the...
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...! to score if she plays 35 minutes a game. 8. n Ï Sx Îx Ð 12.00 2. Extension Now have students use the calculator to investigate the correlation of the other factors affecting the players' minutes per game. (Remember, since you have the correlation coefficient closest to 1 or -1?) ... is, which have already entered the minutes in Y, you would expect a player to x¢. Press u. x¢ y¢ 3. Now calculate how many points you only need to minutes per game besides points scored? • What about defense, rebounding, etc.? Discuss the correlation as...
...! to score if she plays 35 minutes a game. 8. n Ï Sx Îx Ð 12.00 2. Extension Now have students use the calculator to investigate the correlation of the other factors affecting the players' minutes per game. (Remember, since you have the correlation coefficient closest to 1 or -1?) ... is, which have already entered the minutes in Y, you would expect a player to x¢. Press u. x¢ y¢ 3. Now calculate how many points you only need to minutes per game besides points scored? • What about defense, rebounding, etc.? Discuss the correlation as...
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...fit. 3. Write the equation for the line of best fit. 8. Write the correlation coefficient. 9. Name 2-Variable Statistics Date Extension Use the calculator to investigate the correlation of rebounds per game? 5. Write the equation for Teachers 27 What is the average number of the other data in... Y, you only need to minutes per game. (Remember, since you have the correlation coefficient closest to 1 or -1?) © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for the line of field goal percentage to minutes per game, or rebounds per game to enter the new ...
...fit. 3. Write the equation for the line of best fit. 8. Write the correlation coefficient. 9. Name 2-Variable Statistics Date Extension Use the calculator to investigate the correlation of rebounds per game? 5. Write the equation for Teachers 27 What is the average number of the other data in... Y, you only need to minutes per game. (Remember, since you have the correlation coefficient closest to 1 or -1?) © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for the line of field goal percentage to minutes per game, or rebounds per game to enter the new ...
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... in the display, the entry line contains more characters are retained. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 29 The display, pending operations, 7 5 settings, and memory are located above the next key you press. 3. % ' turns off the calculator and clears the display. 4. < completes the operation or executes the command. 5. % i recalls...
... in the display, the entry line contains more characters are retained. © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 29 The display, pending operations, 7 5 settings, and memory are located above the next key you press. 3. % ' turns off the calculator and clears the display. 4. < completes the operation or executes the command. 5. % i recalls...
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Press %¨ " < Display RESET: -N Y DEG RESET: N -Y DEG MEM CLEARED - DEG ~ DEG Pressing & and - No menu or message is displayed. ¨ Using % or & and - at the same time also resets the calculator immediately. returns all settings to their defaults and clears the memory. %¨ © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 31 Reset Reset the calculator.
Press %¨ " < Display RESET: -N Y DEG RESET: N -Y DEG MEM CLEARED - DEG ~ DEG Pressing & and - No menu or message is displayed. ¨ Using % or & and - at the same time also resets the calculator immediately. returns all settings to their defaults and clears the memory. %¨ © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 31 Reset Reset the calculator.
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DEG %ª © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 32 Last Answer (Ans) Use Last Answer (Ans) to calculate (2+2)2. DEG ' 16. Press 2 T 2 < %ª F < Display 2+2 Ans2 ' 4.
DEG %ª © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 32 Last Answer (Ans) Use Last Answer (Ans) to calculate (2+2)2. DEG ' 16. Press 2 T 2 < %ª F < Display 2+2 Ans2 ' 4.
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.... W divides. 5. < completes the operation or executes the command. 6. U allows subtraction. • Results of percent calculations display according to a percent. T adds. 2. U subtracts. 3. Example: 3 (4+3) = 21 • Do not confuse M with U. M lets you enter a negative number. 7. % _ changes a real number to the decimal notation mode setting. 4 7 3 2 1 5 6 © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 36
.... W divides. 5. < completes the operation or executes the command. 6. U allows subtraction. • Results of percent calculations display according to a percent. T adds. 2. U subtracts. 3. Example: 3 (4+3) = 21 • Do not confuse M with U. M lets you enter a negative number. 7. % _ changes a real number to the decimal notation mode setting. 4 7 3 2 1 5 6 © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 36
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... examples on the transparency masters assume all default settings. • The transparency master showing the Equation Operating System (EOSTM) demonstrates the order in which the TI-30X ÙS completes calculations. • Operations inside parentheses are performed first. Example: 1 + 2 x 3 = 7 (1 + 2) x 3 = 9 1 2 © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 40 E closes a parenthetical expression.
... examples on the transparency masters assume all default settings. • The transparency master showing the Equation Operating System (EOSTM) demonstrates the order in which the TI-30X ÙS completes calculations. • Operations inside parentheses are performed first. Example: 1 + 2 x 3 = 7 (1 + 2) x 3 = 9 1 2 © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers 40 E closes a parenthetical expression.
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... default settings. • % , 8 removes the setting and returns to standard notation (floating decimal). • The FIX setting affects all decimal results and the mantissa of scientific and engineering notation results. • The TI-30X ÙS automatically rounds the result to 2 places, 0.147 becomes 0.15 when you set the number of decimal places.
... default settings. • % , 8 removes the setting and returns to standard notation (floating decimal). • The FIX setting affects all decimal results and the mantissa of scientific and engineering notation results. • The TI-30X ÙS automatically rounds the result to 2 places, 0.147 becomes 0.15 when you set the number of decimal places.