Students explore the graphing calculator feature on the Macintosh computer to explore some "parent" functions and their translations, combinations, and composites.

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Grades:

9th - 12th

Students explore number patterns and relationships while using functions of the calculator.

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Grades:

Kindergarten - 5th

Students demonstrate an understanding of subtracting one from a number of ten or less using manipulatives, work with calculators to solve subtraction problems, and create subtraction number sentences to solve on the calculator.

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Grades:

1st

Students use a calculator to investigate patterns and relationships with numbers. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice using the calculator.

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Kindergarten - 4th

Students examine as a class different scenarios in which they must decide whether to use mental math or a calculator. They then practice entering simple math sentences on their calculator and then advance to the more complex learning to use proper technique.

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Grades:

4th