 |
|
 |
Algebra Trigonometry Precalculus |
The Precalculus Algebra TI-83/TI-84 Tutorial is available in an online version or on CD-ROM. The content is suitable for both the high school or college level. The tutorial was designed to supplement a precalculus algebra or college algebra course, or to be used independently for instruction on the use of the TI-83 or TI-84. It is especially suited to distance learning applications. |
|
More Info: |
||
| Order CD-ROM | Site License | Privacy & Security | Contact Us | ||
© 2006 Turner Educational Publishing. All rights reserved.
The TI-83 and TI-84 calculators were designed to be very user friendly. In fact, many people who have previous experience with graphing calculators find that they can become quite proficient with the TI-83/84 by simply "exploring" the calculator for a day or two. The user's manual supplied with the calculator is well written, and can be used as an instruction manual or as a convenient reference in learning how to use the calculator. However, if this is your first encounter with a graphing calculator you may find the learning experience to be very frustrating! Both the calculator and the manual can be intimidating to those not familiar with this technology.
The Precalculus Algebra TI-83/TI-84 Tutorial was designed with all of you in mind, but primarily for those who have limited experience with graphing calculators. If you are already an experienced user, you may find within the tutorial some helpful techniques or capabilities in using the calculator that are new to you or that you had forgotten. The tutorial is structured in such a way that you can jump immediately to any topic that interests you. For the beginner, this tutorial will provide step-by-step instruction in the use of the TI-83 or TI-84 calculator that you can follow AT YOUR OWN PACE! The tutorial will lead you through each topic, providing full key sequences and screen images at each step. You can back up at any time to review the previous step. Each topic concludes with a practice quiz which provides an opportunity to test your understanding and skill development. You can choose to work through the entire tutorial, or select only those topics that interest you. Topics can be selected in any order.
The primary purpose of the tutorial is to provide instruction on the specific capabilities of the TI-83 or TI-84 that are necessary for a Precalculus Algebra or College Algebra course in which the use of a graphing calculator is required. It is not meant to be exhaustive, or to cover in detail EVERY aspect of the calculator. Rather, the goal is for you to be able to use the calculator to perform the tasks which are relevant to the material covered in such a course. The content of this tutorial is text independent, but the topics have been arranged to follow the traditional sequence in a Precalculus Algebra or College Algebra text. Textbook guides are available for certain texts that align the topics in the tutorial to each section of the textbook.
Internet Explorer 5.5 or equivalent browser required. If the π (pi), Δ (delta), ∞ (infinity) and ≈ (approximately) symbols are displayed correctly on this page, your browser is properly enabled for this tutorial. If not, click here for more browser help.
| INSTRUCTIONS How To Use The Tutorial Default Settings Screen Contrast ARITHMETIC Order Of Operations Arithmetic Operations Fractions Absolute Value Exponents Roots Scientific Notation Complex Numbers LOGIC Test Operations GRAPHING Window Settings Obtaining a standard viewing window Adjusting the window settings ZDecimal ZInteger Zoom Commands ZStandard ZBox Zoom In Zoom Out ZoomFit Graphing Discrete Data Entering data using the stat list editor Setting up a stat plot Turning Off A Stat Plot FUNCTIONS Evaluating A Function Evaluating a function on the Home screen Defining a function in the Y= editor Using function notation on the Home screen Using the TABLE in Ask mode Using the TABLE in Auto mode Evaluating a function from the graph Basic Graphing And Analysis Setting an appropriate WINDOW Using TRACE Evaluating the function from the graph Finding zeros Finding relative extrema Piecewise Defined Functions Greatest Integer function Graphing a piecewise-defined function Function Composition Evaluating a composition on the Home screen Graphing a composition function Inverse Functions Horizontal line test for one-to-one function Graphing an inverse Testing for inverses LINEAR FUNCTIONS Graphing And Analysis Graphing a linear function Finding the x and y-intercepts Horizontal and vertical lines Perpendicular lines and ZSquare Solving Linear Equations Using the x-intercept method Using the intersection method Using the Solver Solving Linear Inequalities QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS Graphing And Analysis Graphing a quadratic function Finding the x and y-intercepts Finding the vertex Solving Quadratic Equations Using the x-intercept method Using the Solver Solving Quadratic Inequalities ABSOLUTE VALUE FUNCTIONS Graphing And Analysis Solving Equations Solving Inequalities ROOT FUNCTIONS Graphing And Analysis Solving Radical Equations Solving Radical Inequalities POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS Graphing Graphing a polynomial function Finding the x and y-intercepts Finding relative maxima and minima Solving Polynomial Equations Finding rational zeros Writing a polynomial function in factored form Solving Polynomial Inequalities RATIONAL FUNCTIONS Asymptotic Behavior Investigating a vertical asymptote Investigating a horizontal asymptote Graphing And Analysis Graphing a rational function Graphing in dot mode Finding the x and y-intercepts Finding relative maxima and minima Graphing a horizontal asymptote Graphing a vertical asymptote Graphing a slant asymptote Graphs with "holes" Solving Rational Equations Solving Rational Inequalities |
EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS Evaluating General Base Base 10 Natural Exponential Function Compound Interest Graphing And Analysis Graphing an exponential function Finding the x and y-intercepts Graphing the horizontal asymptote Natural exponential function Solving Exponential Equations Solving equations (intersection method) Solving equations (x-intercept method) Compound Interest Solving Exponential Inequalities LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS Evaluating Common logarithm Natural logarithm General base using the change of base formula Graphing And Analysis Graphing the inverse of an exponential function Graphing using the change of base formula Finding the x and y-intercepts Graphing the vertical asymptote Natural logarithmic function Solving Logarithmic Equations Solving equations (intersection method) Solving equations (x-intercept method) Solving Logarithmic Inequalities REGRESSION Linear Regression Entering data using the stat list editor Turning on the correlation coefficient Calculating the least-squares regression model Graphing the regression model against the data Quadratic Regression Polynomial Regression Exponential Regression Logarithmic Regression Turning Off Stat Plots CONIC SECTIONS Circles Graphing a circle Drawing a circle Parabolas Ellipses Hyperbolas PARAMETRIC EQUATIONS Graphing Plane Curves Changing to parametric mode Defining parametric equations in the Y= editor WINDOW settings Evaluating a plane curve from the graph Evaluating With The TABLE Returning To Function Mode MATRICES Matrix Operations Entering a matrix using the matrix editor Addition, subtraction and scalar multiplication Opposite of a matrix Matrix multiplication Determinants Inverse Matrix SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS Solving Graphically Finding intersection points Finding x-intercepts of the difference function Using The SOLVER Gaussian Elimination Entering the augmented matrix Using row operations to obtain row-echelon form Using ref to obtain row-echelon form Gauss-Jordan Reduction Gauss-Jordan reduction with row operations Using rref for reduced row-echelon form Solving With An Inverse Matrix Cramer's Rule INEQUALITIES IN TWO VARIABLES Graphing A Solution Set Systems Of Inequalities Linear Programming SEQUENCES Evaluating A Sequence Finding terms in function mode Defining a sequence in sequence mode Finding terms from the home screen Using the TABLE Recursively defined sequences Graphing A Sequence Graphing a non-recursive sequence Graphing a recursive sequence Evaluating a sequence from the graph Sums Finding sums in function mode Partial sums Finding sums in sequence mode Returning To Function Mode PROBABILITY Binomial Theorem Computing coefficients Factorial Permutations Combinations |
I have received many positive comments from students, parents and educators alike. The following quotes, which are actual comments taken from e-mails or surveys, are just a small sample from the numerous success stories that Tutorial users have shared with me in the past.
| General Comments |
|---|
| "The content has really helped me in my [Precalculus
Algebra] class and I am able to do my math homework without having to struggle with the
calculator. "
"Hi. I just wanted to let you know I got 100% on my exam. I definitely could not have done that well if I had not known how to use my calculator as well as I do. I was able to check all my answers for correctness and it paid off! Thanks for offering this very valuable resource!" "This...has been really beneficial to me so far, and has really taken the guess work out of using the calculator in class and on homework. " |
"Let me just say once again how much this software
has helped me to understand my calculator better as well as assist me in my math class this
semester. You have done an excellent job with it. Thanks again!"
"The main reason for my success in class was having the information available to me- right at my fingertips when I needed it. The TI-83 manual is way too technical and the [college algebra] textbook doesn't present a lot of these certain skills on the calculator, but having this particular resource was a benefit." "It is a lot easier to learn how to use the calculator with the CD, then trying to keep up with the speed of my instructor. " |
|
|
|