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: Problem Solving: Auto Mode

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Problem Solving: Auto Mode 12 Keys 1. ‹ activates the Problem Solving tool. In Auto mode, this function provides a set of electronic exercises to challenge the student's skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 2. ‹ ‡ displays the menu to select mode, level of difficulty, and type of operation. Mode: Level: Type: Auto 12 +- Man (Manual) 3 x P? 1 2 Auto, Level 1 , and Addition are the default mode settings. Notes • The examples assume all default settings. • In Auto mode (default), the TI-15 presents problems with one element missing (for example 5+2=? or 5+?=7 or 5?2=7). • If the answer is not correct, the TI-15 displays "no" and gives a hint in the form of "". • After you enter three incorrect answers, the TI-15 provides the correct answer. • After every fifth problem, the TI-15 displays a Scoreboard that tallies the student's correct and incorrect answers. • Teachers can check a student's progress at any time by pressing ‡ to display the Scoreboard. You can also press # to review previous problems. • In Problem Solving, you can view the history, but you cannot edit. • To exit Problem Solving, press ‹ again. The Scoreboard is cleared when you exit. © 2000 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-15: A Guide for Teachers 94

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© 2000 T
EXAS
I
NSTRUMENTS
I
NCORPORATED
TI-15: A Guide for Teachers
94
Problem Solving: Auto Mode
12
Keys
1.
activates the Problem Solving
tool.
In Auto mode, this function provides
a set of electronic
exercises to
challenge the student’s skills in
addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division.
2.
displays the menu to select
mode, level of difficulty, and type of
operation.
Mode:
Auto
Man
(Manual)
Level:
1
2
3
Type:
+
-
x
P
?
Auto, Level 1 , and Addition are the
default mode settings.
Notes
The examples assume all default
settings.
In Auto mode (default), the TI
-
15
presents problems with one
element missing (for example
5+2=? or 5+?=7 or 5?2=7).
If the answer is not correct, the
TI
-
15 displays “no” and gives a hint
in the form of “<” or “>”.
After you enter three incorrect
answers, the TI
-
15 provides the
correct answer.
After every fifth problem, the TI
-
15
displays a Scoreboard that tallies
the student’s correct and
incorrect answers.
Teachers can check a student’s
progress at any time by pressing
to display the Scoreboard.
You can also press
#
to review
previous problems.
In Problem Solving, you can view the
history, but you cannot edit.
To exit Problem Solving, press
again. The Scoreboard is cleared
when you exit.
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