Using a Calculator (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards

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Using a Calculator
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Function of (+/-) key

Changes positive to negative or negative to positive

BODMAS acronym meaning

Brackets, Of/Orders, Division/Multiplication, Addition/Subtraction

Purpose of estimation

Check calculator work using rounded numbers to spot mistakes

Calculator checking best practice

Do each calculation twice; if different, do it a third time

First operation in BODMAS order

Brackets

Second operation in BODMAS order

Orders (powers, roots)

Third operations in BODMAS order

Division and Multiplication (left to right)

Last operations in BODMAS order

Addition and Subtraction (left to right)

Three memory key abbreviations

MRC, M-, M+

Large number display formats

Without spaces (24900) or with apostrophes (24'900)

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