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Learn how to use your calculator efficiently for graphing equations. Set up the essential settings for precise results. Your turn to adjust the window and make the most of the tool.
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Chapter 3 Sections 2 Graphing Equations Using the Graphing Calculator
How to Use Your Calculator • It really is a computer, just a very specialized computer. So, it can take a bit of work to learn how to use it. • There is a link to additional help on our MyCR site.
How to Use Your Calculator • Setting it up.First thing we are going to do is make sure we all have the same settings. The TI-83 looks a bit different than the TI-84 and newer 84’s look different again. • MODE • STAT PLOT
Window Settings • Xmin: Start of the x-axis • Xmax: End of the x-axis • Xscl: How much each tick mark is worth on x-axis • Ymin: Start of the y-axis • Ymax: End of the y-axis • Yscl: How much each tick mark is worth on y-axis
Zoom • Predefined window settings exist here. Our best friend will be • 6: Zstandard