Calculator Racing

Resources:
Create your own calculator race sheet…
What to do:
This activity allows students to become comfortable with using a calculator- scientific/non-scientific.
Students should be handed the worksheet and simply follow the instructions on it! The idea is for them to race through the tasks choosing when to use a calculator…
Variations:
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Image created by @PrimaryIdeas based on the idea by @bucharesttutor |
What to do:
This activity allows students to become comfortable with using a calculator- scientific/non-scientific.
Students should be handed the worksheet and simply follow the instructions on it! The idea is for them to race through the tasks choosing when to use a calculator…
Variations:
- Hand students subtly differentiated questions based on their current levels.
- Ask some students to complete the activities using mental arithmetic only!