TIPS & TRICKS TO USE SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IN SAT-ACT

1. SAT / ACT Prep Guides and Tips
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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

18. casio-calculator-with-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?

32. NEXT
Favorite Calculator &
Why?

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