Calculator Use Lesson Plans

1. Addition and Subtraction with Calculators- This is a partner activity, so first place everyone with a partner. Have them punch in the number 21 on their calculators.
2. Algebra Through Modeling with the TI-83 family of Graphing Calculators- This module is designed to familiarize teachers with a new and very innovative advanced algebra course. This course presents algebra from the perspective of modeling and data analysis using the basic algebraic functions and a graphing calculator with data analysis capabilities such as any of the TI-83 family of graphing calculators including the TI-82,83,83+ and 83+ Silver Edition
3. Basic TI-82 Tutorial- This tutorial starts from scratch with turning on the TI-82 calculator and takes you through the basic steps needed to do arithmetic and function evaluation and to enter, graph and tabulate functions.
4. Basic TI-92 Tutorial- This tutorial is an evolution of MTL's successful TI-82 Tutorial, updated for the new layouts and commands of the TI-92.

1. Calculating a Car Payment- The student will use a formula containing complex fractions and large exponents to calculate a monthly car payment.
2. Calculator Pattern Puzzles- This lesson was designed to allow young children to explore number patterns and relationships while introducing them to the calculator at the same time.
3. Coca-Cola Lab- The objective of this lab is to compare the pH of Coca-Cola from the USA to the pH of Coca-Cola from Mexico. We will also test and compare the pH of other liquids.
4. Continued Fractions With A Calculator- To learn how to evaluate Continued Fractions by taking many reciprocals with a calculator.
5. Determining the Concentration of a Solution: Beer's Law- To determine the concentration of an unknown nickel (II) sulfate solution by using the colorimeter.
6. Finding Perfect Numbers- The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the differences among deficient, abundant, and perfect numbers and to help them determine a few perfect numbers.
7. Finding Pi- Toss popcorn to determine the value for pi.
8. Graphing Celcius and Fahrenheit- This project helps students understand the relationship between two scales (the Celcius and Fahrenheit scales) using the point-slope formula and determine the slope of the line from two points.
9. Introducing Calculators: A K-2 Computer Activity- Students work in small groups to record how many pets each has, then use calculators to find the total number of pets owned by students in the entire group.
10. Math lesson on estimation using calculators- A Number Game.
11. SAFE LINKING WITH THE TI-82- Work in pairs. One person will enter the requisite data in LIST 1 The other person will enter the requisite data in LIST 2. Then use the LINK to transfer the Lists to each other.
12. Solving Equations using the Graphing Calculator
13. THE CASIO CLASSROOM- This site is dedicated to the enhancement of mathematics education and the use of technology to improve the learning and teaching of mathematics.
14. Using a Calculator to Explore Special Quotients- Students will increase their understanding of the functions of a calculator.
15. Using the Graphing Calculator- The goal is not merely to speed up traditional assignments, or to check answers obtained by other means, or to have access to a magic tool which can answer questions the students do not yet have. The goal is to deepen students' understanding.
16. You have to give up something!- The students will write down which items were opportunity costs and why they chose those particular items.