The All Powerful Calculator!
description
Transcript of The All Powerful Calculator!
THE ALL POWERFUL CALCULATOR!
By : Thomas Sollberger
Teacher’s PageLEARNERS AND ENVIRONMENT
OBJECTIVES
8th and 9th graders Math students Students who need
help with using basic calculator functions in algebra and geometry
In the classroom individual by individual
Given a brief history of calculator development a student will be able to answer review questions with 80% accuracy
Given scientific calculator student will be able to with 80% accuracy know how to format and use the calculator for basic algebra problems: Sin, Cos, Tan, Area, Graphing
The All Powerful CalculatorPast to Present and The Functions
LessonsWhat would you like to learn about
calculators today?
or History Of Calculators Functions
History of Calculators
Before beginning this lesson think about why one should know more about the history of calculators and calculating devices
You will need to read through the following historical information and dates, memorizing the data specific to calculator development
Click on the next or back icon to review information before completing practice quiz and the review quiz
Calculator Device used to compute arithmetic operations An electronic or mechanical device for the
performance of mathematical computations Although many might not think it this is a
form of calculator.
Imagine using that for math.
What is a calculator?
Calculator Timeline As long as man has needed to perform
arithmetic there have existed calculating devices to perform the computations necessary to reach a solution
The earliest tool in ancient times was the abacus Tool relying on movement of beads up and
down for arithmetic
The first steps towards a modern calculating device began in the 1600’s
In 1600 John Napier invents “Napier’s Bones” a device used for multiplication
In 1620 William Gunter invented the slide rule used for multiplication and division
The largest development in the 1600’s was the invention of the first mechanical calculator by Willhelm Schickard in 1623.
The calculator used a version of “Napier’s Bones” for multiplication and mechanical gears for addition and subtraction.
After Schickard’s invention of the first mechanical calculator in 1623, there was a long period of little to no development in mechanical calculators
The next break through didn’t come until 1872 when Frank Baldwin invented the Pin-Wheelcalculator, a mechanicalcalculation device
This began a time period of steady growth in the development of calculators
In 1874 W.T. Odhner of Sweden develops his own Pin-Wheel calculator
1878 Raymond Verea develops the first direct multiplication machine
1884 Dorr E. Felt invents the comptometer, the first successful key-driven adding and calculating machine
1891 William S. Burroughs began commercial manufacturing and sale of his printing and adding calculator
1893 The Millionaire Calculator is introduced
1902 The Dalton add-listing machine is invented
The largest period of growth for mechanical calculators and their development, size reduction, electric motor drives, and additional features took place from 1900 to 1975
In 1948 the Curta miniature handheld is developed
Curta mechanical calculator
In 1961 the first electronic desktop calculators are invented and manufactured These calculators used vacuum tubes
From 1963-1964 the first transistorized desktop calculators are developed and sold Friden EC130 &132, Mathathon IME84, Sharp CS 10A
In 1969 the first hand held, battery powered, electronic calculators are developed
Sharp QT8D and 8B
1970 hand held calculators take off. Even though all are very expensive
1971 the first calculator to use a microprocessor is invented, Busicom 141-PF
In 1972 a rapid development of electronic calculators and a reduction in calculator price takes place
By 1975 mechanical calculator production has practically ceased Mass production had made electronic
calculators very cheap After 1975 electronic calculators become
the main tool for calculation to which improvements are made and additional function are added over time The last major improvement occurred in 1978
when the first solar powered calculator and card sized calculator is developed
Through this lesson we traced the history of the development of calculation devices from the abacus to the first modern electric calculator
Think about some of the interesting facts you learned now
Proceed to the next slide to begin the review questions over the history of calculators before taking the quiz
Take out a spare sheet of paper and fill in the blanks to the best of your ability and then check your answers at the end to see what you have learned and need to review
Proceed to the next slide to begin the review questions over the history of calculators before taking the quiz
Take out a spare sheet of paper and fill in the blanks to the best of your ability and then check your answers at the end to see what you have learned
Application/Review1. Who invented Napier’s Bones? _________
2. The first calculating device was the _________ .
3. ____________ invented the slide rule.
4. ____________ invented the first mechanical calculator.
Application/Review5. Who invented the pin-wheel calculator
and when? ________________6. When did Raymond Varea develop
the first multiplication machine? __________
7. When were the first electronic calculators created? ________
8. What did they use? ______9. First transistorized calculators debuted
when? _________
Application/Review10. When were the first handheld, battery
powered, electronic calculators developed? ________
11. What was the first calculator that used a microprocessor? _______
Application/ReviewReview Answers
1. John Napier2. Abacus3. William Gunter4. Willhelm Schikard5. Frank Baldwin, 18726. 18787. 19618. Vacuum tubes9. 1963-196410. 196911. Busico 141-PF
Application/Review Now that you have completed the review
you will be taking the quiz over the history of calculators
Follow the quiz directions to complete the quiz over the material
EvaluationQuiz Directions
1. Read Question2. Choose best answer of multiple choices
available3. Select and answer and click, if this is not
the correct answer try again 4. You will not be able to move on to the
next question until you have answered the previous correctly
Begin Quiz
Evaluation1. Who Invented the first mechanical
calculator?
(A.) William Gunter(B.) Willhelm Schickard(C.) John Napier
You answered “A”That is incorrect.
William Gunter invented the slide rule.Try another Will, I mean answer.
Next Question
You answered “B”Good job! That is correct!
Willhelm Schickard invented the first mechanical calculator in 1623.
Return to Question
You answered “C”That is incorrect.
John Napier invented Napier’s Bone.This person’s calculator did however use
Napier’s Bones.Try another answer.
Return to Question
Evaluation2. The first electronic desktop calculators
used:
(A.) Vacuum Tubes(B.) Electronic Transistors
Previous Question
You answered “A”That is correct.
The first desktop calculators were not developed at the time.
Next Question
You answered “B”That is incorrect
Electronic Transistors were developed after the invention of the first desktop
calculator.Try again.
Return to Question
Evaluation3. When did the first commercial
transistorized desktop appear?(A.) 1961(B.) 1969(C.) 1963-1964
Previous Question
You answered “A”That is incorrect.
In 1961 the first electronic desktop calculators were created and they used
vacuum tubes.Try again.
Return to Question
You answered “B”That is incorrect.
In 1969 the first handheld batter calculators were invented much after the start of
using transistors in calculators.Try again.
Return to Question
You answered “C”That is correct.
The first transistorized calculators appeared from 1963-1964 after the end of using
vacuum tubes.
Next Question
Evaluation4. The first calculator to use a
microprocessor was:
(A.) Sharp QT 8D(B.) Curta(C.) Busicom 141-PF
Previous Question
You answered “A”That is incorrect.
The Sharp QT 8D was the first handheld, battery powered, electronic calculator.
Try again.
Return to Question
You answered “B”That is incorrect.
The Curta is a mechanical calculating device invented in 1948.
Try again.
Return to Question
You answered “C”That is correct.
The first calculator with a microprocessor was the Busico 141-PF in 1971.
Submit Quiz
Good Job!
You answered with 100% percent accuracy!Return home to take the other lesson if you
haven’t already.
Functions on Calculators
Orienation Before beginning this lesson think about
what functions will be important for math subjects
Specifically basic algebra and geometry operations
There will be a review quiz on some functions
Directions Take out a calculator, preferably a TI-83,
and follow along with the examples in the lessons over functions
Test the examples and problems on your calculator
Click on the next or back arrow to navigate the information before the quiz
The CalculatorOne of the most commonly used calculators
a student will use is the scientific calculator.
A scientific calculator has thousands of combinations of functions to solve a given problem, therefore it is of utmost importance to understand functions provided.
The four Basic FunctionsToday every calculator has the same basic functions which we all know;
Addition (+)Subtraction (-)Division (/)Multiplication (x)
However a scientific calculator, having a much larger amount of functions, we will need to learn how to use
Multiple KeysNow look to your calculator in hand. Each button has multiple assigned meanings. The white label on each button is its the first
function. The yellow label is the button’s second
function which can be activated by pressing the yellow “2nd” button in the upper right corner.
The green label is the button’s third function which can be activated by pressing the green “Alpha” button below “2nd”
On the Ti-83 Notice the
described buttons and functions they allow
Experiment with calling on other functions of the calculator
Some important functions for Algebra and Geometry include; sin( ), cos( ), tan( ), √ , π, ^, ln, e^, Y =, and graph.
These functions are essential for certain problems in theses subjects.
The first functions I will review are: sin( ), cos( ), and tan( )To use these functions we must first
properly define them to understand them.
It is also important to know what context they can be used.
These functions can only be used in problems involving right triangles.
sin(θ) = opposite / hypotenuse This means the sin of some angle (θ) is equal
to the opposite side of the triangle, in comparison to the angle, divided by the hypotenuse (longest side of the triangle)
cos(θ) = adjacent / hypotenuse This means the cos of some angle (θ) is equal
to the adjacent side of the triangle, in comparison to the angle, divided by the hypotenuse
tan(θ) = opposite / adjacent This means the tan of some angle (θ) is equal
to the opposite side of the triangle, in comparison to the angle, divided by the adjacent side of the triangle
Using Sin, Cos, and Tan
Order of OperationsAnother essential function maintains order among
problems is the parenthesis ()Although calculator’s are great arithmetic tools they
do not automatically follow the order of operations
This is why the function of parenthesis exists
Ex. If you input 5x3-1 it will equal 14 but if you enter 3-1x5 it will equal -2The solution to putting substitution first is using parenthesis(3-1)x5 = 10
Ln and eln and e^ are also important functions
within algebra problemsln and e^ also happen to be inverses of one
another and using them in algebra relies on knowing there rules
Ex. ln(0) = DNE e^0 = 1ln(1) = 0 e^1 = eln(e^0) = 0 ln(e) = 1
Pi “π” Other important functions include the use
of the ‘π’ function to represent pi(3.14) for questions involving shapes’ measurements, areas, and volumes and the power function(^) to operate those equations
Ex. Finding the area and circumference of a circle to the nearest inch
Area of a Circle
GraphingAnother important function to know is the graphing
function.To plot a graph and understand its movement you
will need to know these functions: “Y=“ “window” and “graph” “Y=“ allows you to assign a function to the
calculator to be graphed “window” allows you to adjust what spectrum
you are viewing the graph “graph” allows you to see the graph be
demonstrated on screen and understand its movement
“Y=“ “Window” “Graph”
Now that you have reviewed and learned some of the important functions you will go through and answer the questions on the practice quiz before the review quiz
Fill in the blanks to the best of your ability and compare your answers to the solutions at the end
Once complete, navigate back to review the information or begin the review quiz
Application1. Sin(), Cos(), and Tan() are important for
functions looking for ________ and ______ of right triangles.
2. To adjust the view of a graph you will adjust the _________
3. _______ and ______ are inverse functions of one another.
4. ___________ are used to maintain order of operations.
Application5. To input a function to be graphed you
must use the ______ button.6. To display a graph you would use the
________ button.
ApplicationReview Answers
1. angles and lengths2. window3. ln and e^4. parenthesis ()5. Y=6. graph
Quiz Directions1. Read Question2. Choose best answer available3. Select answer, if it is incorrect you will be
prompted to try again4. You will not be able to move on to the
next question until you answer the previous correctly
Begin Quiz
Evaluation1. What equation would you use to find the
degrees of angle B?a = 6 b = 8 c = 10
(A.) Cos(B) = 8/10(B.) Cos(B) = 6/10
You answered “A”That is incorrect.
Cos(B) = 8/10 would not be able to be used as 8 is not the adjacent side length for
angle B.This could work if it were Sin(B) = 8/10.
Return to Question
You answered “B”That is correct.
You would use that equation and then use Cos^-1 of 6/10 to find the degrees of angle B, because 6 is the adjacent sides length
Next Question
Evaluation2. Where would you enter the function y =
2x + 9 to make it visible when pressing “graph”?
(A.) Window(B.) Y=
You answered “A”That is incorrect.
“Window” will take you to view options on what frame to see the graph
Return to Question
You answered “B”Correct.
“Y=“ prompts you to enter the equation that will be graphed and displayed when
you push “graph”
Next Question
Evaluation3. Write the provided function in the order
of operations as it is stated in.
Function = two minus one, times, three plus four
Function = 7(A.) 2-1x3+4(B.) (2-1)(3+4)
You answered “A”That is incorrect.
Without order of operations that would equal 3
Return to Question
You answered “B”Correct.
The parenthesis maintained the order of operations and the solution is equal to 7
Submit Quiz
Good Job!
You answered with 100% percent accuracy!Return home to take the other lesson if you
haven’t already.