“Using the fx-9860G Slim” online training course overview
LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME
LESSON 2 - GETTING STARTED
This lesson gives an overview of the icon-based menu that is the start of all activities on the fx-9860G Slim calculator.
LESSON 3 – RUN/MATRIX
This lesson provides an overview of the Run/Matrix module. Specifically, the participant will learn about:
o Using Natural Display for Fraction Calculations
o Performing Matrices Calculations
Practice exercises are included with each topic.
LESSON 4 – STATISTICS
This lesson provides an overview of the Statistics Module and will show participants how it can be used to do the following actions:
o Determining Mean, Median, Mode and Quartile Range
o Making a Correlation Between Two Variables
LESSON 5 – GRAPHING
This lesson provides an overview of the Graph Module. It first explores the key functions used throughout the module, such as drawing, selecting type of graph, etc. It then shows how to use the module to perform the following actions:
o Entering a Function and Graphing it
o Determining characteristics of a function
o Using the table module to find additional values of a function
o Graphing two functions simultaneously and converting them to inequalities
ASSESSMENT #1
LESSON 6 – GEOMETRY MODULE
This lesson provides an overview of the Geometry Module. It first provides details on the six key functions that can be performed using the module, i.e. draw, construct, transform. It then shows how to use the module to perform the following specific actions:
o Drawing and Measuring a triangle
o Constructing perpendiculars to a line segment
o Rotating a segment around a circle using animation
Practice Exercises are included throughout the lesson.
LESSON 7 – CONICS
This lesson provides an overview of the Conics Module. It shows you how to find the various types of information for graphs, including the focus, coordinates of vertex, equations for the line of symmetry and more.
Practice exercises are included at the end of the lesson.
LESSON 8 –EQUATION SOLVER
This lesson provides an overview of the Equation Solver Module. Participants will learn how to use the Equation Solver to do the following:
o Solve simultaneous equations
o Solve polynomial equations
o Enter any equation and find its solution according to calculator set-up
o Explore formulas
Practice exercises are included throughout the lesson.
LESSON 9 - SPREADSHEETS
This lesson provides an overview of the Spreadsheet Module. Participants will learn about the key functions of the module, including inserting and deleting rows and columns. An example problem will then be used to show how to create a spreadsheet and perform basic calculations in it.
Practice exercises are included at the end of the lesson.
LESSON 10 - CREATING AN e-ACTIVITY
This lesson provides an overview of the e-Activity Module. Participants will learn how to create an e-Activity. At the end of this lesson, the participant is asked to complete the second assessment that practices e-Activity creation.
ASSESSMENT #2