Mastering Plotting Points on the TI84 Plus CE

This video tutorial by Rob explains how to plot points on the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator. It covers entering and clearing points, setting up the stat plot, and using the trace function to identify plotted points. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions, including troubleshooting common errors like using the minus sign instead of the negative sign. By the end, viewers will be able to plot points and navigate the graphing features of the calculator effectively.

What is the first step to plot points on the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator?

• Clear previous points

• Set up the stat plot

• Enter the Y values

• Turn on the calculator

Which button do you press to clear previous points in L1?

• Stat

• Clear

• Delete

• Enter

What should you use to enter a negative number in the calculator?

• Dash sign

• Negative sign

• Subtract sign

• Minus sign

What error message do you get if you use the minus sign instead of the negative sign?

• Syntax Error

• Invalid Input

• Math Error

• Sign Error

Where do you enter the Y values corresponding to the X values?

• L1

• Stat

• Edit

• L2

Which button combination do you use to access the stat plot menu?

• 2nd + Y=

• 2nd + Graph

• 2nd + Zoom

• 2nd + Stat

What should the X list be set to in the stat plot setup?

• L4

• L1

• L3

• L2

Which button do you press to clear previous equations in the Y= menu?

• Clear

• Delete

• Enter

• Stat

Which zoom option should you select to properly view the plotted points?

• Zoom Out

• Zoom In

• Zoom Stat

• Zoom Fit

Which function allows you to see the coordinates of each plotted point?

• Trace

• Stat

• Graph

• Zoom