Topic Page Number Changing an answer to a decimal quickly The start screen Basic buttons Format button Settings : Changing the fraction result The fraction button Using the fraction button Four operations with fractions (add, subtract, multiply, divide) Converting an improper fraction to a mixed number Converting a mixed number to an improper fraction Four operations with mixed numbers (add, subtract, multiply, divide) Converting between fractions and decimals...
Changing an answer to a decimal quickly When an answer is not an integer value the calculator will display the answer in its standard setting. The quickest way to change this answer is…. Press then execute If you want the decimal straight away…… Type Press then execute...
Basic Buttons Arrow Keys Move the cursor around the screen AC Button Clears the calculator DEL Button (delete) Deletes characters from the screen Execute works out the calculation ANS Button Uses the last answer calculated...
Format Button Changes the format of the answer When an answer is not an integer value the calculator will display the answer in its standard setting. To change this, press the format button. The next menu shows the format options. Use the arrow keys followed by ok to chose the format you want.
Settings Changing the fraction result Click settings Use the right arrow key on Calc Settings Use the right arrow key on Fraction Result Chose mixed fraction or improper fraction...
The fraction button There are 2 ways to input a fraction into your calculator. 1) Press Then use the arrow keys to help you help you fill in the boxes. 2) Type the value of your numerator. Now press Then use the arrow keys to move to the denominator and type that in.
Using the fraction button Simplifying Type your fraction into the calculator and press execute. Using for calculations Press the fraction button and type in your calculation...
Changing an improper fraction to a mixed number Converting an improper fraction to a mixed number Type your fraction into the calculator and press execute. Press and chose mixed fraction from the list.
The Mixed Number button (Find this symbol above the fraction button) Press shift and then the fraction button Converting a mixed number to an improper fraction Press shift and then the fraction button Fill the boxes to type in your mixed number Press execute...
Converting between fractions and decimals Converting a fraction to a decimal Type your fraction into the calculator and press equals. Press Then chose decimal. Converting a decimal to a fraction Type your decimal into the calculator and press execute. Converting a decimal to a mixed number Type your decimal into the calculator and press execute.
Converting between fractions and decimals Converting a fraction to a recurring decimal Type your fraction into the calculator and press execute. Press If your fraction is recurring this will now show in the menu. Click ok to get your answer.
The percentage button To calculate 15% of 240 Type 15. Press catalog button Move down to probability and use the right arrow key to access next menu. Click ok and this will put the % into your calculation. You can now complete the calculation.
Recurring decimals – 1 dp method 1 Convert to a fraction Type in your number up to the first recurring digit. Press Scroll down to numeric calc and use right button to go to the next menu. Click ok and the recurring decimal box will appear on the screen...
Using the recurring decimal button Convert a recurring decimal to a fraction Type then press This brings up the recurring decimal box Now type the recurring decimals in the box and press execute.
Recurring decimals – 2 dp Method 1 Convert to a fraction Type in your number up to the first recurring digit. Press Scroll down to numeric calc and use right button to go to the next menu. Click ok and the recurring decimal box will appear on the screen...
Recurring decimals – More than 2 dp (1) Convert to a fraction Type in your number up to the first recurring digit. Press Scroll down to numeric calc and use right button to go to the next menu. Click ok and the recurring decimal box will appear on the screen...
Powers Method 1 - Squared Instead of writing Type then Method 2 - Squared Instead of writing Type then fill in the box Any Power Instead of writing Type press then put a 5 in the box...
Powers of negative numbers Method 1 - Squared Be careful! Type then Method 2 - Squared Be careful! Type then Any Power Type press then put a 5 in the box...
Products of prime factors Write 24 as products of prime factors. Give your answer in index form Press Type 24 and The menu now has Prime Factor as an option. Click ok to get answer.
HCF (Highest Common Factor) This is called GCD – Greatest Common Divisor Find the HCF of 12 and 20 Press Choose Numeric Calc The choose GCD This brings up GCD( , then type 20 Press Type 12, (To get the comma) Press...
HCF (Using products of prime factors) This is called GCD – Greatest Common Divisor Find the HCF of Press Choose Numeric Calc The choose GCD This brings up GCD( Press Type (To get the comma) then Press (Changed to prime factors)
LCM (Lowest Common Multiple) Find the LCM of 12 and 20 Press Choose Numeric Calc The choose LCM This brings up LCM( , then type 20 Press Type 12, (To get the comma) Press...
LCM (Using prime factors) Find the LCM of Press Choose Numeric Calc The choose LCM This brings up LCM( Press Type (To get the comma) then Press (Changed to prime factors)
Substitution – Storing values Press to bring up this screen and store the value you want each variable to be. Type in the value you want for the variable and press execute. Even if you press the values will still be stored. If the variable already has a value press execute to bring up this screen.
Solving a quadratic equation using the formula Store the values of a, b and c in your calculator see substitution – storing values Press Fill in the boxes. Remember to press shift to get to the variables. To quickly change the answer to a decimal press Press...
Plotting a Linear Graph 1) Chose table from the home menu. 2) Click tools select table range. 3)Complete the next screen to match your values. Press after each one. Then execute. 4) Click tools and select define f(x)/g(x). Define function. The calculator displays a table of values which you...
Plotting a Quadratic Graph 1) Setup your table in the same as when setting up a table for a linear graph. 2) Define your function The calculator displays a table of values which you can scroll through.
Time Now in blue on + button Minutes Hours Seconds Convert hours to hours and minutes Type in mixed number and press Method 1 Press and chose sexagesimal. Method 2 Press Both answers read 2 hours, 15 minutes, 0 seconds...
Time Now in blue on + button Minutes Hours Seconds Convert minutes to hours and minutes This represents 0 hours Type This represents 575 Type minutes If there are 0 seconds you do not need to put these in. Press This automatically changes the...
Time Now in blue on + button Minutes Hours Seconds Convert hours minutes to hours This represents 3 hours Type This represents 24 Type minutes If there are 0 seconds you do not need to put these in. Press Press and chose the format you want Decimal Improper...
Time calculations type This represents 10 hours and 18 minutes And you want to subtract the starting time of The calculator shows 0 hours, 34 minutes and 0 seconds...
Using the ANS button Technique 1 – Using the last answer as the first part of your next calculation 1) Work out the answer to the first part of your calculation DO NOT CLEAR 2) Press the operation for the next calculation Technique 2 –...
Finding one part of a ratio from another part (1) Select ratio from the home screen Select A:B=X:D Change the first ratio to 4:5 and the D to 60 Type each number and press each time Press again to get the value x.
Finding one part of a ratio from another part (2) Select ratio from the home screen Select A:B=C:X Change the first ratio to 2:7 and the C to 18 Type each number and press each time Press again to get the value x.
Writing a ratio in the form Select ratio from the home screen Select A:B=C:X Change the first ratio to 2:5 and the C to 1 Type each number and press each time Press again to get the value x.
Writing a ratio in the form Select ratio from the home screen Select A:B=X:D Change the first ratio to 2:5 and the D to 1 Type each number and press each time Press again to get the value x.
Inequalities on a number line Select math box from the home screen Select Number Line This gives you the option to put up to 3 lines on your diagram. Click to select A. Scroll down to find the inequality needed.
Inequalities on a number line Example Draw Choose Type in 4 and press Press again on confirm. If more lines are needed add them in slot B and C. If no more lines are needed, scroll down to execute. All single ended inequalities work the same way.
Inequalities on a number line Example Choose Draw Type in 2 and press Type in 4 and press Press again on confirm. If more lines are needed add them in slot B and C. If no more lines are needed, scroll down to execute.
Settings Digit Separator Click settings Use the right arrow key on Calc Settings Scroll down to Digit Separator and then use right arrow key Chose on or off (notice there are no commas)
Settings Changing the angle unit Click settings Use the right arrow key on Calc Settings Use the right arrow key on Angle Unit Chose the angle unit you want...