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Mathematics: How to use a Calculator

HOW TO USE A CALCULATOR

Knowing how to use a calculator is an essential skill.

This module will cover two types of calculators: basic and scientific.

Scientific calculators have more functions than basic calculators.  For example, if you needed to solve equations using trigonometry, you would need a scientific calculator.

HOW TO USE A BASIC CALCULATOR

The video explains how to use basic calculator functions and provides examples.

 

0.00 min      addition (+), subtraction (-), multiply (x), divide (÷)

1.19 min      decimal point
2.43 min      C, CE and backspace
4.19 min      square, square root & fractions
6.17 min      percentage (%)

ONLINE SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR

HOW TO USE A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR

HD Calcs had produced many useful video tutorials on how to use scientific calculators.

Click the link & scroll to find tutorials on your calculator's particular brand... https://www.youtube.com/c/HDCalcs/video

 

Watch the videos below from HD Calcs on:

  • how to use trigonometric functions
  • how to find roots