calculator tutorial

Tips and tricks for using a scientific calculator
Link to examples can be found at
http://media.usm.maine.edu/~dstasko/files/calc_media/calculator.pdf

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• Stasko

[hyperpunjabi]

thanks alot i found this a little confusing but i decided to read the operators manuel of my calculator and then i understood a lot better a tip to othe veiwers READ YOU CALCULATOR MANUEL FIRST it helps alot

[danhasclass]

@hyperpunjabi Thanks! You are right. The manual is the first step. The next is working a number of basic problems with the calculator repeatedly. One recommendation I make is to constantly use the same calculator when you practice your homework (yes! you are SUPPOSED to do the homework!)

[catsyes]

I found this confusing. As I am looking to brush up on calculator basics, I need to see which keys your fingers are touching and why. You lost me a few minutes into your video.

[danhasclass]

@catsyes I am planning on re-editing this to show wither close up of the fingers or to type the keys. The issue is that EVERY calculator is different

[ElvishJumpSuit]

Always avoid calculators that have things like EE (EXP) as a second function. It's a royal pain in the ass for physics etc. The TI 30 shown was good in this respect but the other one TI84 is a dog .... AVOID. AFAIK Ti86 Graphic has EE back where it belongs (i.e. as a main button). Always check the little things..... ;-)

[hyperpunjabi]

@danhasclass thanks

[thorasif69]

LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!