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Using Scientific Calculators

 

Students practise using scientific calculators to calculate with brackets, powers and fractions.

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to perform basic arithmetic and the order of operations using a calculator.
  • Most students should be able to use a calculator to evaluate problems involving powers and brackets.
  • Some students should be able to efficiently use the ANS, square root, power and fraction buttons on a calculator.
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