Myths about teaching can hold you back
- Year 9
Using the fx-83/85GT CW for number
I can use the fx-83/85GT CW to perform calculations with numbers.
- Year 9
Using the fx-83/85GT CW for number
I can use the fx-83/85GT CW to perform calculations with numbers.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some calculators can perform more than just basic calculations.
- The fx-83/85GT CW can convert between different formats for values.
- The fx-83/85GT CW can quickly calculate the LCM or HCF for a pair of positive integers.
Keywords
Factor - A factor is a term which exactly divides another term.
Prime factors - Prime factors are the factors of a number that are, themselves, prime.
Lowest common multiple (LCM) - The lowest common multiple is the lowest number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.
Highest common factor (HCF) - The highest common factor of two or more integers which can be divided by all other possible common factors.
Recurring decimal - A recurring decimal is one that has an infinite number of digits after the decimal point.
Common misconception
Calculators can only be used to add, subtract, multiply or divide.
They can be used to perform basic calculations but they can also do so much more.
To help you plan your year 9 maths lesson on: Using the fx-83/85GT CW for number, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 maths lesson on: Using the fx-83/85GT CW for number, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Casio fx-83/85GT CW
Licence
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