Thurs Jan 26th – Using calculators efficiently

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Discover how to use a calculator efficiently and effectively

SUCCESS CRITERIA: You will be able to use your calculator correctly when working out complicated sums

STARTER: Can you work out what the x! Button does. Use it to work out the answers to these sums

1. 2!
   
2. 3!
   
3. 4!
   
4. 5!
   
5. 6!
   
6. What is the biggest number you can use this button with? Try 45!, 98!, 500! .....
   

 

LESSON: Discussion on using calculator, any buttons you do not know how to use?

Have a go at Ex 9E on page 114 & 115 of year 7 text book – READ THE INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL QUESTIONS CAREFULLY

PLENARY: Checking answers, student confidence on using calculator