HOW TO USE CALCULATOR IN SAT-ACT EXAM
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This document provides tips and strategies for using calculators effectively on the SAT and ACT from experts at Sky Hawks Academy. It recommends bringing a calculator, especially a scientific calculator with an entry line, being very familiar with the calculator through practice, double checking calculations on the entry line, and knowing when it is better not to use a calculator for certain problems that require more conceptual understanding than computation. The overall message is that while calculators can be helpful if used properly, they cannot replace understanding the problems, and using one incorrectly could negatively impact your score.
HOW TO USE CALCULATOR IN SAT-ACT EXAM
- 1. SAT / ACT Prep Guides and Tips calculators-on-the- sat-tips-from-experts
- 3. Calculators are allowed on the SAT, and not using them correctly can put you far behind. SKY HAWKS’ SAT experts discuss which tips and strategies worked for them in getting perfect scores.
- 4. Calculators are allowed on the SAT, and not using them correctly can put you far behind. SKY HAWKS’ SAT experts discuss which tips and strategies worked for them in getting perfect scores.
- 5. Intro to Calculators on the SAT/ACT
- 6. How important are calculators to the SAT?
- 7. they're of medium importance on the SAT Math section.
- 8. You absolutely need to have the right calculator strategy.
- 9. most of the work on the math section (even the calculator section!) is interpreting the problem — a calculator can't do that for you.
- 10. not using a calculator or using the wrong calculator strategy can really mess you up.
- 11. Calculators can't make your day, but can definitely break your day.
- 12. avoid mistakes to get a good score on SAT/ACT Math
- 13. Tip 1 Bring a Calculator
- 14. a calculator, and the right calculator at that, is an absolute must
- 15. calculators are, 9 out of 10 times they are of substantial help.
- 16. When you need to multiply 2392 x 323, it's faster and more accurate to do so on a calculator.
- 17. Tip 2 Always Double-Check the Entry Line
- 19. What's an entry line? It's a line at the top of the calculator that shows you what you've typed: Many Scientific Calculators, like the Casio fx-300MS , have an entry line, as do the Ti-83, Ti-84 and Ti-89.
- 20. Always, always glance at this to double-check before you hit enter. Glancing takes less than a second
- 21. stay away from calculators that don't have an entry line
- 22. Tip 3 Be Familiar With Your Calculator
- 23. As an aside, do you know how to swim or ride a bike? If so, then you know how important being familiar with an activity is. Calculator familiarity is no different
- 24. How do you gain familiarity with a calculator? Pick one you like, and then use it for tests, homework, and anything else.
- 25. To the extent possible, when doing classwork, don't borrow other people's, don't use the class calculator. Gain familiarity with one calculator model.
- 26. Tip 4 Know When to Put the Calculator Down
- 27. many students think that the right calculator will magically solve all their math problems
- 28. Beware of Using a Calculator When:
- 29. To improve the accuracy of 4-function calculations
- 30. To speed up complex 4- function calculations For minimal other uses.
- 31. What's Your Favorite Calculator for the SAT and Why?