Calculator Tutorial

TI 30 XII S

To place calculator in scientific notation mode(gives answers in scientific notation):

  1. hit the 2nd button
  2. hit the DRG button (directly to the right of the 2nd button)
  3. underline SCI
  4. hit enter

To take the calculator out of scientific notation mode:

  1. hit the 2nd button
  2. hit the DRG button (directly to the right of the 2nd button)
  3. underline FLO
  4. hit enter

To place a number in the calculator using the scientific notation button:

Place 6.022 X 1023 into your calculator

  1. type in 6.022
  2. hit the 2nd button
  3. hit the EE button (above the number 7 on the keypad)
  4. type in 23
  5. the screen should have 6.022E23 on it
  6. hit enter