Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Weds Jan 25th – Use a calculator 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 the answers to these sums on your calculator

  1. (23 x 45)2
  2. 23 + 65 x 3.7
  3. 2.32 + 4.52
  4. √67 x √3.4

LESSON: Discussion on using calculator using answers t0 above questions. Ensure we look at fractions drawn with a line and talk about fractions key on calculators (new and old0 as well as squared / square root button and power button

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, Feedback from Students

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