Learning Your TI-84 Plus Silver Edition

 

I. Set of Movie Tutorials

This site contains an entire menu of short videos by Christopher Bolden to learn your calculator.  I have included the list of free topics with length of each in parentheses.

 

A. TI-84 Basics

1.       Turning the calculator on and off (1:52)

2.       Introducing the MODE menu pt. 1 (2:34)

3.       Introducing the MODE menu pt. 2 (3:28)

4.       Performing calculations on the HOME screen (1:57)

5.       Using the MATH menu to change decimals into fractions (1:29)

6.       Finding the xth root of a number (1:26)

 

B. Graphing Basics

1.       Entering an equation to produce a graph (0:58)

2.       Finding the ideal zoom settings for a graph (1:35)

3.       Using the CALC menu pt.1 (1:12)

4.       Using the CALC menu pt. 2 (3:31)

5.       Entering an equation to produce a table of values (1:09)

 

C. Working with Lists

1.       Entering paired data into lists (2:21)

2.       Producing a scatter plot (2:58)

3.   Creating a regression equation for a set of data (3:26)

 

 

D. Manipulating Data

1.    Producing a histogram from a set of single variable data (2:06)

2.    Using an application (3:48)

 

E. Saving and Transferring Data

      1.   Sending and receiving files between two calculators (2:32)

      2.    Backing up data to a computer (1:42)

 

F. Troubleshooting

       1.   Resolving the DIM MISMATCH error (2:13)

       2.    Resetting the RAM (1:53)

  

II. Video on How to Really Use Your TI-84 Calculator

This site is VideoMathTutor.com on Yahoo! Video.  It is about 34 minutes long and is very basic, including information on how to put in batteries.  It covers what the above movie tutorials cover in part A.  However, it speaks to some “common math errors” and other information that you might find useful.

 

III. Silent Movies on using the TI-84

Hotmath.com has several Flash movies to help you learn the TI-84.  They do not have sound but do show the buttons as they explain the steps.  The topics on this site are:

·         Turning Your Calculator On and Off

·         Using 2nd and Alpha

·         Clearing the Memory

·         Basic Calculations

·         Graphing Functions

·         Adjusting the Window Size

·         Using Tables

·         Finding Zeros

·         Finding Intersections

·         Trace and Zoom

·         Setting the Date and Time

 

IV. Interactive Silent Movies

This site explains how to use the TI-84 with a combination of explanations, moving arrows and “Show me!” hot spots.  This allows you to control the pace of the instruction.  The topics on this site are:

·         House Keeping

·         Entering Data

·         Setting a Window

·         Plotting Data

·         Entering a Model (equation)

·         Generating a Table

·         Finding a Regression Equation

·         Regression Equation Into Y=

·         Generating a Random Number

·         Programming the Calculator

·         Recursion on the Home Screen

 

V. Video on Solving an Equation

This site is a well-done video that explains how to use SOLVER to solve equations in one unknown.  The corresponding instruction sheet is a pdf file.  This author has additional information on his Calculator Page.

 

VI. A Video about using Catalog

At this site you will need to download the file under Activity Downloads.  This video explains how to use the Catalog.  While the example used is not particularly useful, learning how to use the Catalog is helpful.

 

VII. A to Z: All About the TI-83/84

This site has an alphabetical listing on the right with every function of the calculator explained.  Just click on the topic you want to learn about and the pictures of the calculator screen and key strokes with directions will come up.

 

VIII. Manual for the TI-84 Plus

The manual is a pdf file.

 

IX. Quick Reference

Once you have learned how to use the TI-84 you will find this site is a useful summary page.  It covers: