Calculator Usage and Common Mistakes

Calculator Usage and Common Mistakes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What common mistake do students make when entering scientific notation into calculators?

They input the numbers exactly as written without using parentheses.

They enter the numbers in reverse order.

They use the wrong calculator mode.

They forget to multiply by 10.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you ensure the calculator interprets the denominator correctly in scientific notation?

By using the square root function.

By enclosing the entire denominator in parentheses.

By using the subtraction function.

By entering the numbers in reverse order.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the EE function on a graphing calculator?

To perform division operations.

To add numbers quickly.

To simplify the input of numbers in scientific notation.

To switch between different calculator modes.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which button on a Casio calculator performs the same function as the EE button on a graphing calculator?

The memory recall button.

The square root button.

The exponential button.

The division button.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can iPhone users access the EE function on their calculator?

By rotating the phone to access a larger calculator menu.

By downloading a special app.

By entering a secret code.

By using the voice command feature.