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Note that we leave the third condition box empty to allow for elsewhere.
We could have started by using Define f(x).
A couple of values show the results are as expected.
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To graph the function simply open a graph window and drag ) (x f in.
An alternative in the graph and table application is to enter Y1= ( ) f x .
Piecewise functions can be traced along, integrated and so on, either in
Main or Graph. This is very useful for some probability functions.
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Author Charlie Watson
Date 11 March 2011
047 Angle Tips
CPM OS 03.05.0000
When working with trigonometric functions, the choice of angle setup is
important - either degrees, radians or grads.
The selected setting can easily be over-ridden using the mth, TRIG menu.
Start in Main.
Set the angle mode to Rad.
Enter sin(30) and tap EXE.
The is no exact value for the sine of 30 radians, so sin(30) is returned.
Now enter sin(30), using for degrees.
This over-rides the radian setting and returns 1/2.
Now set the angle mode to degrees and number to complex.
Enter
( )
sin
6
r
Enter the expression as shown and tap EXE.
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Example 2.
Find the determinant and inverse of
2 1
6 4
.
Create the matrix and tap EXE.
Tap Action, Matrix-Calculation, det, ans.
Drag a copy of the matrix to a new line and add the power of negative one.
Tap EXE to find the inverse.
Sometimes it is useful to assign a matrix to a variable.
Return to the top line and add A, which assigns the matrix to the
variable A.
Tap EXE.
Now enter 2A and tap EXE.
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Date 31 January 2010
140 Differentiation Basics
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in the Main application.
Enter the expression x x 2
3
and drag the pen back across it to select.
Tap Interactive, Calculate, diff.
The diff dialogue box opens.
For a first order derivative with respect to x, simply tap OK.
Classpad completes the syntax and returns the derivative.
Sometimes the value of the derivative for a given x-value is required.
When the diff dialogue box opens, tap on Derivative at value, enter the
required value (eg 2) in the last line and tap OK.
Classpad completes the syntax in a different way.
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A simple shortcut for first order derivatives with respect to x is as follows.
Enter the expression, tap EXE, tap the mth tab, CALC, diff and EXE.
The
dx
d
templates can be found in the 2D tab.
Higher order derivatives can be found either using the Interactive,
Calculate, diff method or using the 2D template shown.
Differentiation with respect to any variable is also possible.
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Author Charlie Watson
Date 31 January 2010
141 Equation Of Tangent To Curve
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Main.
Find the equation of the tangent at the point (3, -3) to the curve
x x y 4
2
= .
Enter the expression x x 4
2
.
Highlight the expression and tap Interactive, Calculate, tanLine.
Tap into the Point box and enter 3.
Tap OK.
The tangent is given by 9 2 = x y .
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142 Integration Basics
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in the Main application.
Enter the expression 2 3
2
x and tap EXE.
Drag a copy of the expression onto the next line and drag the pen back
across it to select.
Tap Interactive, Calculate, .
The dialogue box opens.
For an indefinite integral with respect to x, simply tap OK.
Classpad completes the syntax and returns the indefinite integral.
Note that you still need to remember to add the constant of integration.
Drag another copy of the expression onto the next line and drag the pen
back across it to select.
Tap Interactive, Calculate, .
For a definite integral with respect to x tap the Definite button and enter
the limits of integration (use 1 as the lower and 3 as the upper).
Tap OK.
Classpad completes the syntax and returns the value of the definite
integral.
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A simple shortcut for indefinite integrals with respect to x is as follows.
Enter the expression, tap EXE, tap the mth tab, CALC, and EXE.
The template can be found in the 2D tab.
Integration with respect to any variable is possible.
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Date 31 January 2010
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Restrict Range Of Solutions With
Trig Equations
CPM OS 03.04.4000
When solving trigonometric equations using Solve in Main, Classpad
tends to return a general solution, as shown at right.
The equation to solve is 5 . 0 ) cos( = x .
There are a couple of methods to return all solutions within a given range,
such as 360 0 x .
Method 1 solve numerically.
Use Interactive, solve and choose the Solve numerically option.
Set the Lower and Upper as required and tap OK.
A warning appears. Tap OK.
Two solutions are returned within the specified range.
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Method 2 add a restriction on x to the equation.
Enter the equation 5 . 0 ) cos( = x .
Open the keyboard, tap on the mth tab, tap and add the range
restriction.
Highlight the expression.
Tap Interactive, solve and OK.
Two solutions are returned within the specified range.
Note that the restriction can also be added outside the solve command.
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Date 31 January 2010
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Solve System Of Equations With 3
Unknowns
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Solve systems of equations with 2 or more variables in Main.
Open the keyboard and tap the 2D tab.
Tap the icon.
Tap it repeatedly to add extra rows.
Enter the system of equations to be solved.
28 4 3 2
2
14 2
= + +
=
= +
z y x
z y x
z y x
Enter the three variables to be solved for (x, y and z in this example).
Tap EXE.
The system of equations is solved.
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Author Charlie Watson
Date 09 February 2009
340 Jump To An Exact Coordinate
CPM OS 03.03.3000
When in graph mode, the ability to trace to an exact point along a curve is
often useful. Here are a few examples of how to do this.
Draw the graph of
2
x y = using the scale set by Zoom, Quick Initialize.
Using either Analysis, Trace or tapping u then = start to trace along
the curve and notice that the coordinates of the cursor are displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
Trace using the cursor key or the on-screen graph controllers, which can
be turned on and off in Settings, Graph Format.
Using other graph scales or after a box zoom, the coordinates displayed
are rarely in such nice forms as when the Quick Initialize scale is used,
as shown at right.
To trace to the point where the x-coordinate is exactly 1.1, press the 1
key.
A window opens for you to enter the required x-value.
Complete the entry and tap OK.
The cursor jumps to the exact location.
To jump to an exact y-coordinate, tap Analysis, G-Solve, x-cal and enter
the required y-value.
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To draw a tangent at the point where 2 = x .
Tap Analysis, Sketch, Tangent.
The cursor appears mid-screen.
Press the 2 key, edit the entry to 2 and tap OK.
To determine the area between the curve, the x-axis and the lines x =0.5
and x =1.2.
Tap Analysis, Sketch, Cls to Clear the Screen from the previous activity.
Tap Analysis, G-Solve, . A vertical line appears.
Press the 0 key, edit the Lower entry to 0.5, set the Upper entry to 1.2
and tap OK.
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Author Charlie Watson
Date 09 February 2009
341 Show Gradient When Tracing
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Draw the graph of
2
x y = using the scale set by Zoom, Quick Initialize.
Tap Settings, Graph Format, check the Derivative/Slope box and then
Set.
Using either Analysis, Trace or tapping u then = start to trace along
the curve and notice that the slope (dy/dx) is displayed just above the y-
coordinate (yc).
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Author Charlie Watson
Date 09 February 2009
342 Modify Tool
CPM OS 03.03.3000
In this example we will use the Modify tool when graphing to vary the
parameters of a graph 1 ) 2 (
2
+ + = x y .
Start in graph and draw the graph of 1 ) 2 (
2
+ + = x y using the scale set by
Zoom, Quick Initialize.
Tap Resize so that the graph occupies the whole window.
IMPORTANT: If there are no arrow-heads at the end of your axes, you
will need to check the G-Controller box in Settings, Graph Format.
Tap Analysis, Modify.
Set the Step to 1 and tap OK.
The Step is the amount by which the parameters of the graph will be
changed.
Note that the curve is drawn with a thick line and that the function is now
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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Select just the 1 coefficient at the end of the function equation and tap
the left and right cursors.
Note how the modified function moves, whilst a copy of the original
function remains as a thin line.
Now select just the 2 coefficient inside the ) 2 ( + x bracket and tap the
left and right cursors.
To stop using the Modify tool, close the graph window.
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Author Charlie Watson
Date 31 January 2010
343 Equation Of Tangent To Curve
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Graph and Table.
Find the equation of the tangent at the point (2, 0) to the curve
x x y 2
2
= .
Enter the expression x x 2
2
into y1.
Tap .
Tap Zoom, Quick Initialise.
Tap Analysis, Sketch, Tangent.
The cursor appears centred on the function.
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Tap on the hard keyboard.
The jump to x-coordinate box appears.
Tap OK.
The tangent is drawn to the curve at (2, 0).
The equation of the tangent can be seen in the information bar below the
graph.
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Date 31 January 2010
344 Definite Integration
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Graph and Table.
Evaluate dx x x
3
1
2
2 .
Enter the expression x x 2
2
into y1.
Tap .
Tap Zoom, Quick Initialise.
Tap Analysis, G-Solve, .
The cursor appears centred on the function and the prompt for the Lower
bound appears in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
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Tap on the hard keyboard.
The set Lower and Upper box appears.
Edit the values to 1 and 3.
Tap OK.
The integral is shaded.
The value of the integral can be seen in the information bar below the
graph.
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345 Linear Programming
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Graph and Table.
We will find the maximum value of y x 15 5 + given the four constraints
2
1
6
4
3
x
y
x y
x
y
Tap Edit, Clear All.
Enter 4 / 3 x for y1 and tap EXE.
Tap onto the = sign in the y1 line.
The Type box opens. Modify the type to suit the inequality as shown.
Tap OK.
Now enter both of y2 and y3 and modify the type for each.
Tap into the box for y4.
Tap Type and tap Type x .
(This sets all functions from now on to be this type. When finished, tap
Edit, Clear All or Type, Type y = to reset.)
Complete x4 by entering a 2 and then tapping EXE.
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Tap the Draw Graph icon .
Tap Zoom, Quick Initialise.
Tap the Pan icon and drag the graph to centre the feasible region.
Find the corners of the feasible region using Analysis, G-Solve,
Intersection.
(Note that with multiple lines drawn, use the up/down cursor control to
select the first line, tap EXE and repeat to select the second line.)
Classpad will only find intersection points of y= function types, not x=.
To find the corners on the x= line, tap Analysis, Trace and use the
up/down cursor to select one of the sloping y= lines. Then press the 2 key
to open the Enter x-value box and tap OK.
Record the coordinates of the 3 vertices likely to maximise the objective
function and open the Main application.
Open the keyboard. Tap the 2D tab and CALC.
Tap once and twice.
Enter the 3 sets of ) , ( y x coordinates for the vertices as shown.
Enter and then tap once and enter the objective function
coefficients of 5 = x and 15 = y .
Tap EXE.
Observe that the (4, 2) vertex maximises the objective function with a
value of 50.
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Date 31 January 2010
346 Piecewise Defined Functions
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Graph the function below in Graph and Table.
2
3 1 2
( ) 3 2
2
x x
f x x x
Elsewhere
<
Start by entering the 3 functions (without restrictions) in y1, y2 and y3.
Tap onto the end of the function in y1.
Tap the mth tab and then .
Tap the given symbol | .
Complete the rest of the inequality and tap EXE.
Do the same for y2 and y3.
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Tap .
(Tap Zoom, Quick Initialise to achieve the scale shown at right.)
Note that when tracing along such a piecewise function, it is necessary to
use the up-down cursor key to jump from one function to another.
Note that piecewise functions entered this way in Graph and Table cannot
be integrated and so on over their entire domain.
An alternative and more flexible method is shown in the Intermediate -
Main section, also titled Piecewise Defined Functions.
This alternative method does allow integration, tracing, etc over the whole
domain.
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347 Graph Of Derivative
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Graph and Table.
Tap Edit, Clear All.
Graph
2
1 y x x = + and its derivative ' y .
Enter the function into y1.
Open the keyboard on the mth tab.
Tap CALC.
Tap diff.
Add y1(x) using the abc tab and tap EXE.
Tap to draw the graph and its derivative.
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To draw a higher order derivative, use the 2D tab.
Tap CALC and tap on the higher order derivative template.
Enter the parameters, such as those shown and tap EXE.
Deselect y1 and tap to draw the graph and its second derivative.
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Author Charlie Watson
Date 10 February 2009
440 Histogram Class Intervals
CPM OS 03.03.3000
This activity assumes that you already know the setup steps to create a
histogram as explained in the Basic level Help Sheet 406.
We will use the randList function to create a list of 100 random numbers
between 1 and 20 and examine their distribution using a histogram.
Open the Statistics application.
Tap Edit, Clear All.
Tap into the Cal box at the bottom of the list1.
Press k , tap on the abc tab, find and select the randList( function.
Tap INPUT, type 100, 1, 20 and a closing bracket.
Tap EXE.
Press k again to close it.
Notice that list1 now contains 100 random numbers from 1 to 20.
Edit the SetGraph settings as shown for a histogram.
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Tap and accept the default Set Interval values by tapping OK.
Tap = and use the cursor keys to trace along the tops of the columns,
observing the lower class boundary (xc) and class frequency (Fc)
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Tap " and the Set Interval input box is displayed.
Modify the values so that HStart is 0.5 and HStep is 2.
Tap OK and again trace along the columns.
The first class is now 0.5 2.5, the second 2.5 4.5 and so on.
Classpad would include a score of exactly 2.5 in the second class and so
we could write the class intervals more formally as 5 . 2 5 . 0 < x , etc.
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Date 10 February 2009
441 Prediction From Regression Line
CPM OS 03.03.3000
This activity assumes that you already know the steps to calculate a
regression line as explained in the Basic level Help Sheet 411.
The data below from (sheet 411) shows the number of births and deaths
for ten similar sized suburbs in a city during a one year period.
Enter the data into lists 1 and 2 and check that StatGraph 1 is set to
produce a scatter plot.
Tap Calc, Linear Reg. *
Check the settings are as shown, ensuring that Copy Formula is set to y1.
This will automatically copy the regression line into the first function (y1)
in the graph editor. Note that any other function would also be OK to use.
Tap OK to confirm Set Calculation settings.
* Note that the method explained in this help sheet also applies to any
other regression model appropriate for the data used.
The linear regression coefficients are displayed.
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Tap OK to close the Stat Calculation window.
The regression line is drawn through the scatter plot.
Tap = and use the left and right cursor keys to trace along the
regression line and observe the x and y-coordinates displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
Find the expected value of y when x = 90.
Method 1:
Whilst in trace mode, press the 9 key, complete the x-value to be 90
and then tap OK.
The cursor has jumped to (90, 61.193), and so the predicted value is
61.193.
Note that attempting to jump to points outside of the visible screen will
give rise to a Domain error, making this method unsuitable for
extrapolation.
Method 2:
Tap on ~ to open up the main application.
Use the abc tab to type y1(90) and tap EXE.
This action substitutes the number 90 into the function (the regression
line) stored in y1 resulting in 61.193.
This method is suitable for values involving extrapolation as the y1(200)
calculation shows.
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442 Residuals and Residual Plots
CPM OS 03.03.3000
This activity assumes that you already know the steps to calculate a
regression line as explained in the Basic level Help Sheet 411.
The data below from (sheet 411) shows the number of births and deaths
for ten similar sized suburbs in a city during a one year period.
Enter the data into lists 1 and 2 and check that StatGraph 1 is set to
produce a scatter plot.
Tap Calc, Linear Reg. *
Check the settings are as shown, ensuring that Copy Residual is set to
list3.
This will automatically calculate the residuals ( y y
) for each data point
and place them in list3.
* Note that the method explained in this help sheet also applies to any
other regression model appropriate for the data used.
Tap OK to confirm Set Calculation settings.
The linear regression coefficients are displayed.
Tap OK to close the Stat Calculation window.
The regression line is drawn through the scatter plot in the lower window.
In the upper window the residuals ( y y
) can be seen in list3.
Tap in the top right hand corner of the screen to close the graph
window.
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To create a residual plot:
Tap SetGraph, un-tick Previous Reg.
Change the settings for StatGraph 1 by selecting list1 and list3 as shown at
right.
Tap the DrawGraph icon .
The residual plot is drawn in the bottom window.
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Date 21 September 2008
541 Spreadsheet Simple Interest
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Start the spreadsheet application.
In this worksheet, users will be able to modify both the interest rate and
the initial principal and observe how the interest and principal grow.
To start type in the text and numbers as shown.
Enter the formula =A4+1 into cell A5 and copy down a few rows.
Tap into cell B3 and enter the heading Int.
Tap into cell B4.
Using the formula I =P R 100 T, start to construct the formula in
this cell by tapping =B2B1/100A4.
Before tapping EXE, modify the formula to =B$2B$1/100A4 using the
$ found in the second row. Tap EXE.
This creates an absolute reference to the numbers in the first and second
rows of column B, so that when we copy and paste the formulas down into
more rows of the spreadsheet, this cell reference does not change, whilst
the reference to the cells in column A will update as required.
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Copy the formula just created in B4 down a few rows.
In cell C3 type Total.
Our formula for the total will again need an absolute reference as we will
calculate it by adding the initial principal in cell B2 to the interest on each
row.
In cell C4 type =B$2+B4 and tap EXE.
Copy this formula down a few more rows.
We can now modify the interest rate and principal and observe the changes
to the spreadsheet.
Tap into cell B1, enter 5, tap EXE, tap into cell B2, type 4000 and tap
EXE.
To extend the table down a few more rows, tap into cell A9 and drag
across to cell C9 to select the bottom row.
Tap Edit, Copy.
Tap into cell A10 and tap Paste.
Repeat for a few more rows.
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542 Spreadsheet Compound Interest
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Start the spreadsheet application.
In this worksheet, users will be able to modify both the interest rate and
the initial principal and observe how the interest and principal grow.
To start type in the text and numbers as shown.
Enter the formula =A4+1 into cell A5 and copy down to cell A14.
In cell C4 enter the formula =B2.
Tap into cell B5.
Enter the formula =C4B$1/100 and tap EXE.
Note the use of the absolute cell reference to row 1 in column B.
Tap into cell C5.
Enter the formula =C4+B5 and tap EXE.
After 1 year the total value of the investment is $550.
Tap into cell B5 and drag across into cell C5.
Tap Edit, Copy.
Tap into cell B6, tap Edit, Paste.
Repeat this process down to the 10
th
year.
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Note that in several cells, an amount of money is displayed to more than 2
decimal places. We will format these cells to 2 decimal places.
Select the range of cells from B4 to C14 by tapping into cell B4 and
dragging across the screen to cell C14.
Tap Edit, Number Format, Fix2, OK.
Now all values in the selected part of the sheet have been rounded to 2
decimal places.
We can now modify the interest rate and principal and observe the changes
to the spreadsheet.
Tap into cell B1, enter 4, tap EXE, tap into cell B2, type 2000 and tap
EXE.
Some fine adjustments may be necessary to the column widths to achieve
the display shown here.
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543 Reducible Interest
CPM OS 03.03.3000
A reducible interest loan is typically used to buy expensive items.
Suppose a student wishes to purchase a car priced at $4000. The student
has no savings but due to a part-time job can afford to repay $250 every
month. A bank offers the student a loan of $4000 with an interest rate of
15% pa compounded monthly. How many complete months will it take
the student to repay the loan and how much interest will be paid in total?
Start a new spreadsheet.
Enter 4000 in cell A1 for the initial loan.
One month later, we must add interest (15% 12 =1.25% per month) to
the loan.
Tap into cell C1 and enter 0.0125 for the interest rate as a decimal.
Tap into cell B1 enter the formula =A1$C$1 to calculate the interest.
We must also decrease the loan by the $250 repayment.
Tap into cell C2 and enter 250 for the repayment.
Tap into cell A2 enter the formula =A1+B1-$C$2
The $ symbols in the cell references mean that the references will NOT be
altered as we copy and paste our formulas to other cells in the spreadsheet
(called an absolute reference).
Tap into cell B1 and then tap again and drag (when cell B1 shows a white
border) the cell down to B2.
Tap into cell A2 and immediately drag right into cell B2 so that both cells
are highlighted. Use Edit, Undo to go back a step if you make a mistake.
Tap back into cell A2 and immediately drag down into cell A3.
Tap back into cell A3 and immediately drag down into cell A4.
Note: In the fourth month the starting balance in cell A4 is $3392.5 and
the interest added at the end of the month in cell B4 is $42.406.
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Repeat the drag operation one line at a time until the balance in column A
reduces to 0 or less.
Tap on the column A heading and drag across into the column B heading
to select both columns.
Tap Edit, Number Format, Fix2, OK.
Increase the width of column A by dragging the AB border to the right.
Because the balance showing in cell A19 is negative, the student has paid
$9.24 too much on their final (18
th
) repayment.
So their final repayment only needs to be $250 - $9.24 =$ 240.76.
The total interest can be found by summing the monthly interest figures
from B1 to B18.
Tap into cell B21 and start a formula with =.
Tap Action, List-Calculation, sum
Complete the formula with B1:B18) and tap s.
This spreadsheet can easily be adapted for various
Loan Amounts (cell A1)
Interest Rates (cell C1)
Repayment amounts (cell C2)
Shown at right is the scenario for a $3000 loan at 12%pa compounded
monthly with repayments of $400.
The loan has been repaid in 8 months, final repayment $400 - $65.70 =
$334.30 and total interest $134.30.
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544 Annuities
CPM OS 03.03.3000
An annuity is a stream of equal cash payments, equally spaced in time.
Suppose a student knows that in one years time, they will require $5000
per year to fund their 4 year university course fees (ie 4 equal cash
payments at yearly intervals). How much should they invest today in a
bank account offering 8% pa interest compounded annually to enable them
to draw $5000 at the start of the next four years?
Start a new spreadsheet.
4 $5000 =$20,000 seems a reasonable estimate for the investment.
Enter 20000 into cell A1.
One year later, we must increase the investment by a factor of 1.08 (to add
8% interest) and then withdraw the $5000 cash payment.
Tap into cell B1 and enter 1.08.
Into cell B2 enter 5000.
Next tap into cell A2 and enter the formula =A1$B$1-$B$2
The $ symbols in the cell references mean that the references will NOT be
altered as we copy and paste our formulas to other cells in the spreadsheet
(called an absolute reference).
Tap back into cell A2 and then tap again and drag (when cell A2 shows a
white border) the cell down to A3.
Repeat the drag operation one line at a time until you reach cell A5.
Increase the width of column A by dragging the AB border to the right.
Tap on the column A heading, tap Edit, Number Format, Fix2, OK.
Cell A5 shows that after 4 payments of $5000, $4679.22 remains in the
account. Our initial estimate of $20000 to invest was too large, because of
the interest added during the life of the investment.
Tap into cell A1 and enter a revised estimate of $16000.
The spreadsheet updates itself, but $16000 is too small as now we have a
shortfall of $762.74.
Tap into A1 and adjust until cell A5 shows a final balance of exactly 0.
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Modify your spreadsheet for the situation where a student required $7000
per year for a 3 year course and the investment attracted 6% pa.
This trial and improvement technique is OK, but lets look at a way to go
straight to the required investment by working backwards.
Tap into cell A7 and enter 0, the required final balance.
To reverse 1.06 then -7000, we must +7000 then 1.06.
Tap into cell A8 and enter the formula =(A7+$B$2)/$B$1.
Tap back into cell A8 and then tap again and drag (when cell A8 shows a
white border) the cell down to A9.
Repeat the drag operation one line at a time until you reach cell A10.
Now we can check our solution to the original problem.
$16560.63 is required.
Note: There is no such thing as a standard annuity, so always carefully
check the frequency of payments, whether payments are made at the start
or end of the compounding period and so on, modifying your spreadsheet
to reflect these differences.
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545 Smoothing Time Series
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Spreadsheet.
Tap File, New.
Enter the time series data shown.
Graph the data to determine the type of moving average.
Select columns A and B.
Tap Graph, Scatter.
Tap View, Lines.
A four-point centred moving average looks appropriate.
Resize the data window.
Select cells A3 to A12 and tap Edit, Copy.*
Tap into cell C3 and tap Edit, Paste.*
Tap into cell D3 and enter the 4-point moving average formula.
Tap on to check.
Resize the data window.
* Classpad will only graph adjacent columns of data, so we need to copy
these time values for later use in order to graph columns C v D.
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Select cells D3 to D12.
Tap Edit, Fill Range and tap OK.
Select columns C and D.
Tap Graph, Scatter.
Tap Calc, Linear Reg to obtain the regression line.
Note the coefficients for later use or tap and store the coefficients
within the spreadsheet.
Return to the data window.
Tap into cell E3 and enter the formula =B3-D3 to calculate the residual.
Select cells E3 to E12.
Tap Edit, Fill Range and tap OK.
The residuals may be required when making a prediction.
Tap Main.
The calculation to predict the data value for 16 t = is shown.
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550 Dice Simulation
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Open the Spreadsheet application and start a new sheet (File, New).
We will use the rand() function to generate 120 random numbers between
1 and 6 in cells A1 to A120 and then use a histogram to count how many
of each number was thrown.
Tap into cell A1.
Tap Edit, Fill Range.
Edit the Fill Range settings as shown.
Formula =rand(1,6)
Range A1:A120
Tap OK.
Random integers between 1 and 6 are created in cells A1 to A120.
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Tap on the A heading of column A to select the entire column.
Tap Graph, Histogram.
A histogram is drawn.
Tap onto any column to see the frequency for that score displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
To throw the 120 dice again, tap back into cell A1.
Tap File, Recalculate.
Another set of integers is created and the graph updates itself.
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630 File Management
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Open the eActivity application.
We will create a new eActivity and save it with the name temp.
Tap File, New.
Tap File, Save.
Enter the name temp and tap Save.
Tap the icon.
Tap File, Create Folder.
Enter the folder name new and tap OK.
The Classpad shown here has two folders (main and new) with one
eActivity called temp saved in the main folder.
Tick the box to the left of the file temp.
Tap File, Rename and rename the temp file to old.
Tap OK.
The file temp has been renamed to old.
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Tap File, Move.
In the box that opens, select the new folder and tap OK.
The file old has been moved to the new folder.
Tick the box to the left of the file old.
Tap File, Lock.
A padlock appears next to the file old, indicating that Classpad will
prevent this file from being overwritten.
Tap File, Unlock.
The file old has been unlocked.
Tap File, Delete.
The Confirm Delete box opens. Tap OK.
The file old has been deleted from the new folder.
Tick the box to the left of the folder new.
Tap File, Delete.
The Confirm Delete box opens. Tap OK.
The folder new has been deleted.
Tap Cancel to close the eActivity file management window.
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631 Add Strip Help
CPM OS 03.04.4000
When inserting and using strips in an eActivity, Strip Help can be a useful
addition.
The example at right shows a NumSolve strip in the bottom window.
The top window contains the Strip Help, typically some hints on what to
do in the lower window.
Now to re-create the above NumSolve Strip with Strip Help:
Start a new eActivity using File, New.
Tap Insert, Strip, Numsolve.
Enter the simple interest formula.
Tap into the Solve Strip in the top window.
Tap Insert, Add Strip Help.
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The Strip Help window is created in the top half of the screen.
Tap .
Enter suitable text using the abc Tab.
One complete, close the Keyboard, Strip Help and the Solve Strip.
Re-open the Solve Strip by tapping on .
Both the Solve Strip and Help Strip open simultaneously.
To remove Strip Help from a strip, tap into the strip.
Tap Insert, Remove Strip Help.
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632 Cascade Style eActivity
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Many math problems have multiple steps in their solution. When these
steps are always the same, an eActivity can be programmed to quickly
solve such problems.
In this example, Herons method to find the area of a triangle when three
side lengths are known is used.
The first step is to find the semi-perimeter
2
c b a
s
+ +
= .
Then the area is given by ) )( )( ( c s b s a s s A = .
Start a new eActivity and open the keyboard on the abc tab.
Enter the first line shown and tap EXE.
Tap the icon to change from text to math mode.
Tap the mth tab, complete the next line and tap EXE.
This line stores the numbers 3, 4 and 5 into the variables a, b and c, where
these are the side lengths of the required triangle.
Tap the icon to change back to text mode.
Enter Semi-perimeter, s and tap EXE.
Tap the icon to change to math mode.
Enter the expression shown and tap EXE.
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Repeat the previous steps to calculate the area.
Take care to use the icon to set up each line for either text or math.
Tap File, Save As.
Enter a suitable name and tap Save.
Return to the top of the eActivity and change the three side lengths. In the
example shown we have chosen 6, 8 and 13.
Tap EXE while still on this line.
The semi-perimeter and area are both re-calculated.
Try some other values that might represent the side lengths of a triangle.
After tapping EXE at the top of an eActivity, Classpad cascades down
the screen, updating intermediate math results and ignoring text lines.
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633 eActivity Tips
CPM OS 03.05.0000
Open the eActivity application and tap File, New.
When a new eActivity is created, the settings at the bottom of the screen
[Alg, Standard, Real, Deg] for example, reflect the current settings in
Main.
Pay attention to whether you have a text or calculation row.
Tap or to toggle between modes.
The top screen at right is a text row - notice the cursor and icon .
The lower screen is a calculation row - the cursor is now and icon .
Insert strips in one of two ways:
Tap Insert, Strip, ...
or
Tap the drop down arrow next to and tap the required icon.
(NumSolve is highlighted in the screen shown)
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To delete unwanted lines or strips, place the cursor on the required line or
strip and tap Edit, Delete Line.
To add strip help text boxes, tap onto the strip.
Then tap Insert, Add Strip Help.
Enter tips and so on in the text box.
Open the strip help by tapping onto .
Remove strip help boxes in the same way.
The abc and menus have plenty of tools to help you create
variables with subscripts, etc.
Tap to see more...
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641 Ambiguous Case of the Sine Rule
CPM OS 03.03.3000
This help sheet uses an eActivity to show examples of ways to deal with
the ambiguous case of the sine rule when solving obtuse triangles.
In this case the problem is to find the size of angle B when angle C is 55,
AB =6cm and AC =7cm.
For an introduction to eActivities, please work though sheet 601
Storing Formulae in eActivities first.
Start a new eActivity and save it with a suitable filename.
Insert a Geometry strip and draw a triangle with the constraints above.
The previous screen shows that angle B is close to 73.
Now select just the corner B, drag it towards corner C and release.
Measuring the angle B now gives 107.
Try dragging B to other places.
Hint: Use Edit, Undo if strange things happen!
Close the Geometry window and save your updated eActivity.
Now insert a NumSolve strip.
Use the keyboard to enter the sine rule
B
b
A
a
sin sin
= .
Set the values for a, A and b.
Enter 45 as an acute approximation for the solution to B.
Check the radio button next to B and tap Solve.
B =73.
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Now enter 135 as an obtuse approximation for the solution to B.
Check the radio button next to B and tap Solve.
B =107.
Close the NumSolve window and save your updated eActivity.
Now insert a Main strip.
Use the keyboard to enter the equation
x sin
7
55 sin
6
= and then select it.
Tap Interactive, Equation/Inequality, solve and tap the Solve
numerically button.
Modify the Upper and Lower values to 0 and 90 (the bounds for acute
angles) and then tap OK.
A warning appears. Tap OK.
x =73.
Repeat, this time using the Lower and Upper as the bounds for obtuse
angles, 90 to 180.
x =107.
Close the Main window and save your updated eActivity.
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741 Angle in a Semi-Circle
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Draw a circle by tapping U and then tapping in two different places in
the Geometry window.
Tap View, tap Zoom to Fit.
Draw a chord using the line segment tool, starting at B and roughly
passing through centre A by choosing y, tap on B and then tap again
on the circumference.
Tap u to see the measurement toolbar.
Select the circle centre A and the line segment BC by tapping once on
each of them.
Tap n, tap 6, tap R to make BC pass through the point A
and hence become a diameter.
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Tap w.
Tap y and draw two line segments, BD and CD, such that D is
another point on the circumference.
Tap G.
Tap u. Measure the size of BDC by tapping once on BD and once on
CD. The angle size of BDC will be displayed in the measurement box.
Tap on the angle size of BDC displayed in the measurement box and
drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle BDC by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type BDC=. Press EXE.
Hide the keyboard.
Tap in space.
Observe the size of BDC as point D moves around the circle:
Tap D, tap D a second time and drag it a small distance around the
circumference. Repeat.
Now tap in space.
Tap B, tap B a second time and drag it a small distance around the
circumference. Repeat.
If desired, tap File, tap Save and name the file.
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742 Angles in the Alternate Segment
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Draw a circle by tapping U and then tapping in two different places in
the Geometry window.
Tap View, tap Zoom to Fit.
Draw a tangent to the circle by tapping K and then tap any point on
the bottom left of circumference.
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Tap y. Draw CDB, whose vertices lie on the circle and C is the
point where the line is tangential to the circle. DBC is the angle
subtended in the alternate segment to DCE.
Use [ to create E, a point on the tangent line.
Tap G.
Tap u.
Display the size of DCE by tapping CD and CE.
Tap on the size of DCE and drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle DCE by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type DCE, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
Display the size of CBD by tapping BC and CD.
Tap on the size of CBD and drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle CBD by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type CBD, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
Hide the keyboard.
Observe the size of angles DCE and CBD when points B and D
respectively move on the circle by:
Tap B. Tap B a second time and drag it around the circumference such that
DCE and CBD remain in alternate segments.
Tap in space.
Tap D. Tap D a second time and drag it around the circumference such
that DCE and CBD remain in alternate segments.
Tap File, tap Save and name the file.
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743 Angles in the Same Segment
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Draw a circle by tapping U and then tapping in two different places in
the Geometry window.
Tap View, tap Zoom to Fit.
Tap y. Draw CBD and CED, both of which are subtended in the
same segment by arc CD.
Tap G.
Tap u.
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Display the size of CBD by tapping BC and BD.
Tap on the size of CBD and drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle CBD by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type CBD, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
Display the size of CED by tapping CE and ED.
Tap on the size of CED and drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle CED by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type CED, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
Hide the keyboard.
Observe the size of angles CBD and CED when points B, C and D
respectively move on the circle by:
Tap B. Tap B a second time and drag it around the circumference such that
CBD and CED both remain in the same segment.
Tap in space.
Tap C. Tap C a second time and drag it around the circumference such that
CBD and CED both remain in the same segment.
Tap in space.
Tap D. Tap D a second time and drag it around the circumference such
that CBD and CED both remain in the same segment.
Tap File, tap Save and name the file.
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744 Cyclic Quadrilaterals
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Draw a circle by tapping U and then tapping in two different places in
the Geometry window.
Tap View, tap Zoom to Fit.
Tap y. Draw (cyclic) quadrilateral BCDE such that vertices B, C, D
and E are all points on the circle.
Tap G.
Tap u.
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Display the size of CBE by tapping BC and BE.
Tap on the size of CBE and drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle CBE by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type CBE, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
Display the size of CDE by tapping DC and DE.
Tap on the size of CDE and drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle CDE by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type CDE, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
In a similar manner, display the size of BCD and BED.
Observe the size of these two pairs of opposite angles in the cyclic
quadrilateral BCDE, as the vertices B, C, D and E are moved around the
circle.
Tap File, tap Save and name the file.
You may wish to enhance this activity using expressions. How to do this
for cyclic quadrilaterals is described in the advanced section of this site.
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745 Lengths of Tangents
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Draw a circle by tapping U and then tapping in two different places in
the Geometry window.
Tap [ to create point C lying outside the circle.
Tap y. Draw line segments CB and CD where D is a point on the
circle.
Tap G.
Tap p.
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Tap CB and tap the circle. If No is displayed, tap the tick, R CB is
now a tangent to the circle at B.
Tap in space.
Tap CD and tap the circle. If No is displayed, tap the tick, R CD is
now a tangent to the circle at D.
Tap in space.
Display the length of CB by tapping CB and dragging it length into the
Geometry window. Name this length CB by tapping u and using the
0 tab on the keyboard to type CB, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
Display the length of CD by tapping CD and dragging it length into the
Geometry window. Name this length CD by tapping u and using the
0 tab on the keyboard to type CD, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
Hide the keyboard.
Observe the lengths of CB and CD as the location of point C is changed
by:
Tap C. Tap C a second time and drag it to a new location outside the
circle.
Tap File, tap Save and name the file.
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746 Tangents and Radii
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Draw a circle by tapping U and then tapping in two different places in
the Geometry window.
Tap View, tap Zoom to Fit.
Draw a tangent to the circle by tapping K and then tap any point on
the circle.
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Tap y. Draw the radius AC.
Use [ to create D, a point on the tangent line.
Tap G.
Tap u.
Display the size of ACD by tapping AC and CD.
Tap on the size of ACD and drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle ACD by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type ACD, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
Hide the keyboard.
Observe the size of angle ACD when point C moves on the circle:
Tap C.
Tap back onto C and drag to another position on the circumference.
Tap File, tap Save and name the file.
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747 The Central Angle
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Draw a circle by tapping U and then tapping in two different places in
the Geometry window.
Tap View, tap Zoom to Fit.
Tap y. Draw radii AC and AD; draw line segments BC and BD such
that CBD is subtended at the circumference by arc CD in the same
segment as CAD.
Tap G.
Tap u.
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Display the size of CBD by tapping BC and BD.
Tap on the size of CBD and drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle CBD by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type CBD, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
Display the size of CAD by tapping AC and AD.
Tap on the size of CAD and drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle CAD by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type CAD, press =. Press EXE.
Tap in space.
Hide the keyboard.
Observe the size of angles CAD and CBD when points B, C and D
respectively move on the circle by:
Tap B. Tap B a second time and drag it around the circumference such that
CAD and CBD both remain in the same segment.
Tap in space.
Tap C. Tap C a second time and drag it around the circumference such that
CAD and CBD both remain in the same segment.
Tap in space.
Tap D. Tap D a second time and drag it around the circumference such
that CAD and CBD both remain in the same segment.
Tap File, tap Save and name the file.
You may wish to enhance this activity using expressions. An example of
how to do this is described in the advanced section of this site in the cyclic
quadrilaterals activity.
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755 Coordinate Geometry: Enclosed Area
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Find the area of the triangle enclosed by the line 3x + 2y - 7 = 0 and the
axes.
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Tap w, tap twice in the Geometry window to draw a line, AB.
Tap twice in the Geometry window to draw a line, CD.
Tap twice in the Geometry window to draw a line, EF.
Tap G.
Tap u.
Tap line AB. Tap in the measurement box and then type x=0. Tap R
or press E. Tap in space.
Tap line CD. Tap in the measurement box and then type y=0. Tap R
or press E. Tap in space.
Tap line EF. Tap in the measurement box and then type 3x+2y-7=0. Tap
R or press E. The equation of the line is now 3x + 2y - 7 = 0.
This will appear as y = -1.5x + 3.5.
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Tap in space.
Tap w.
Tap lines AB and EF. Tap 7 to locate point G, the point of
intersection of these two lines. Tap in space.
Tap lines CD and EF. Tap 7 to locate point H, the point of
intersection of these two lines. Tap in space.
Tap lines AB and CD. Tap 7 to locate point I, the point of
intersection of these two lines. Tap in space.
Tap u.
Tap points G, H and I.
The area enclosed by the line and the axes appears in the measurement
box.
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756 Coordinate Geometry: Perpendicular Line
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Find the equation of the line through the point A(2,-1) perpendicular to the
line 5x 2y + 6 = 0.
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Tap [, tap in the Geometry window to draw a point, A.
Tap w, tap twice in the Geometry window to draw a line, BC.
Tap G.
Tap A, tap the line then tap 9 to draw the line through the point A
and perpendicular to the line BC.
Tap in space.
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Tap u.
Tap point A.
Tap in the measurement box and then type [2,-1]. Tap R or press
E. The coordinates of A are now (2,-1).
Tap in space.
Tap the line BC.
Tap in the measurement box and then type 5x2y+6=0. Tap R or
press E. The equation of the line is now 5x 2y + 6 = 0. This will
appear as y = 2.5x + 3.
Tap in space.
Tap the line passing through A(2,-1) to view its equation in the
measurement box.
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757 Geometry Modifying Labels
CPM OS 03.03.3000
By default Classpad will label points, lines and other objects using the
letters A, B, C, . in alphabetical order.
It is a simple matter to change these to letters of your choice.
In this example a triangle labelled ABC is modified to PQR.
Draw a triangle in the Geometry application, tap onto the top vertex B and
select the annotate tool from the left-hand end of the measurement toolbar.
This selects B.
Now use the abc tab from the keyboard to label the vertex as P and tap
EXE.
Repeat for the other vertices.
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760 Transformation Of Objects
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Geometry.
Reflect the triangle with corners at A(1, 1) B(4, 1) C(4, 3) in x y = .
Set up the application with axes and integer grid.
Tap on the line segment tool.
Draw sides AB, BC and CA.
Tap on the infinite line tool.
Tap on (-3, 3) then (3, -3) to draw the line x y = .
Tap on the select tool.
Tap on each side of the triangle in turn to select all sides.
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Tap Draw, Construct, Reflection.
Tap onto the reflection axis DE.
The triangle is reflected.
In general, create the shape to be transformed and the required mirror
lines, centres of rotation, etc. Then select all sides of the object.
Next, use the construct menu and follow the prompts at the bottom of the
screen and in the setting windows that open.
Note that all reflection lines, points of rotation, centres of dilation and so
on must be points that the user has created in the drawing. Existing points
and lines such as the x- and y-axes cannot be used. To use the origin, add
a point at the origin. To use an axis, add a line on top of the axis.
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840 Compound Interest in Sequence
CPM OS 03.05.0000
Open the Sequence application.
Tap Edit, Clear All, OK.
Example: Find the interest accrued in the tenth year on an amount of $500
invested at a rate of 5%, with interest compounded annually.
We will use the recursive formula .
1 0
1 05, 500
n n
T T T
+
= = to solve this
problem.
Enter the formula as shown.
Tap the drop-down arrow next to .
Tap .
Tap Resize.
An third column is added to the table headed Dfrn (the difference of
consecutive terms).
The second column shows the total value of the investment after n years.
The third column shows the interest accrued during year n.
The solution to the problem is $38.78.
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841 Reducible Interest in Sequence
CPM OS 03.05.0000
Open the Sequence application.
Tap Edit, Clear All, OK.
Suppose a student wishes to purchase a car priced at $4000. The student
has no savings but due to a part-time job can afford to repay $250 every
month. A bank offers the student a loan of $4000 at a monthly interest rate
of 1.25% compounded monthly. How many complete months will it take
the student to repay the loan and how much interest will be paid in total?
We will use the recursive formula .
1 0
1 0125 250, 4000
n n
T T T
+
= = to
solve this problem.
Enter the formula as shown.
Without interest, the loan will take 4000 250 16 = months to repay, so
we will need to allow for a few more, say 20, iterations of the formula.
Tap .
Use Start and End to set the first term as 0 and last term as 20 and then tap
OK.
Tap .
Scroll to the bottom of the table.
The loan is repaid after 18 repayments.
We will now need to carry out a few manual calculations.
Tap to open the Sequence RUN window.
As the figure in the 18th row and 2nd column is -9.24, we can deduce that
the final payment was $9.24 too much - it should have been $240.76.
The total repaid was 18 payments of $250 less $9.24, which comes to
$4490.76.
The total interest paid is $490.76 - the total repaid less $4000, the amount
of the original loan.
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It is also possible to determine the amount of interest paid in any particular
month - say the 12th month.
Close the RUN window using .
Tap the drop-down arrow next to .
Tap .
Tap Resize.
An third column has been added to the table headed Dfrn (the difference
of consecutive terms).
Note the difference of $229.28 for the 12th month.
Without interest, the loan should reduce each month by the regular
repayment of $250.
The reduction of only $229.28 is due to the interest added.
Tap to again open the Sequence RUN window.
The interest for the 12th month was $20.72.
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940 Verify Tool In Main
CPM OS 03.03.3000
The Verify tool in Main is very useful when there is a need to check steps
manually during the simplification of an expression.
Example 1
Show that 3 5 45 = .
Start in Main, tap Edit, Clear All and then choose the Verify application
as shown at right.
Enter the LHS 45 into the top line and tap EXE.
On the second line enter 9 5 and tap EXE.
The expressions are equivalent and so success is confirmed.
When a mistake is made, an error message is displayed.
Now complete the simplification.
When finished tap Edit, Clear All to start another simplification.
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Example 2
A circle is given by 11 4 2
2 2
= + + y x y x
Find the radius and centre of the circle.
Verify will only work with expressions, not equations, and so our first step
is to re-arrange the equation into an expression equal to zero and enter this
into verify.
Now collect the x and y terms together.
Complete the square on the x and y terms.
Tidy up the result, possibly using some copy and paste to save on typing.
One more line for completeness.
Our circle has centre at (-1, 2) and radius 4.
Note that all steps can be saved for future recall using the File, Save
command. An alternative is to create an eActivity in which students can
insert Verify strips and so create a whole collection of examples saved as
one eActivity.
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A companion set of movies to accompany this series can be viewed from the
Australian Casio Education site at
www.casioed.net.au
Advanced
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070 Define cis()
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Working with complex numbers in the trigonometric form of
(cos( ) sin( )) r i + can be simplified by defining the shorthand notation
( ) cis as a user defined function.
In Main, tap Interactive, Define.
Enter the function name as cis using the abc tab.
Set the variable to .
Enter the expression as cos( ) sin( ) i + , using and i from the menu
shown at right.
We can check the function has been set up correctly as shown.
An example calculation is shown.
Tapping Action, simplify, EXE often encourages Classpad to do better.
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To change an existing complex number into trigonometric form, tap
Action, Complex, compToTrig, EXE.
The result is the same as if we had entered
2
3 3
cis
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071 Define Function With Many Variables
CPM OS 03.04.4000
User defined functions can have more than one parameter - simply
separate each variable by a comma.
In this example well create a function
2 2
) , ( y x y x P + = .
(eg magnitude of vector, etc.)
Start in Main.
Tap Action, Command, Define.
Now use the abc tab to complete the definition as shown and tap EXE.
Test out the function to check all is well.
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To edit a user defined function with multiple variables or to simply check
the function, from the Menu tap on Program.
Tap Edit, Open File.
Set the Type to Function.
Leave the Folder as main.
Choose the required function from the Name list.
Tap OK.
The function is displayed.
The function name (P), variables (x, y) and the function are all displayed.
After making any required changes, use Edit, Save File.
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073 Complex Number Basics
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Check that basic settings shown at the bottom of the screen are
Standard Cplx Rad
Use the 2D tab to enter the complex number i 3 1+ and tap EXE.
The magnitude can be calculated using the template.
Other useful tools can be found in the Action, Complex menu.
Tap Action, Complex, arg to find the argument.
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Try some of the other functions in the Complex menu such as the
conjugate, real part and imaginary part.
Notice that Classpad does not automatically expand a power of a complex
number.
We can use cExpand to simplify a power.
As your work more with complex numbers you may want to convert them
into trigonometric or exponential (polar) forms, again using the Action,
Complex menu.
These forms usually make the magnitude and argument of a complex
number very obvious.
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074
Polar To Rectangular Coordinate
Conversions
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Main and check settings at bottom of screen.
1. Convert a polar coordinate of
4
, 2
into rectangular form.
Open the keyboard, tap on the mth tab and then CALC.
Tap once, tap and enter the magnitude of 2 .
Tap OPTN, tap and enter the argument of 4 / .
Select the entire entry.
Tap Interactive, Vector, toRect.
The toRect box opens.
Tap OK.
The rectangular (Cartesian) form is returned.
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2. Convert a rectangular coordinate of (1, 1) into polar form.
Open the keyboard, tap on the mth tab and then CALC.
Tap once.
Enter the coordinates and select the entire entry.
Tap Interactive, Vector, toPol.
The toPol box opens.
Tap OK.
The polar form is returned.
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080 Normal Probability Calculations
CPM OS 03.04.4000
We will calculate normal probabilities in the Main application.
Note that the technique shown here is only possible using OS v3.04 and
later.
Assume we are working with a normal population of weights with mean
65kg and standard deviation of 12kg.
What is the ) 75 60 ( x P ?
Tap Interactive, Distribution, normCDF.
Enter the four required values as shown and then tap OK.
The probability is just under 0.46.
If you prefer the Action menu, the order of variables can be seen from the
expression that Classpad returns:
normCDF(Lower, Upper, SD, Mean)
What is the ( 60) P x ?
Repeat the previous steps. When entering the upper value use positive
infinity the symbol from the mth tab.
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The probability is just over 0.66.
Check that you agree with the result shown for the ) 75 ( x P .
Hint: Enter - for the lower value.
Normal probabilities can also be calculated in the Stats application and
also using the normCDF function in a solve strip within an eActivity.
These are explained in other help sheets. Please refer to the menu.
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081 Inverse Normal Probability Calculations
CPM OS 03.04.4000
We will calculate normal probabilities in the Main application.
Assume we are working with a normal population of weights with mean
65kg and standard deviation of 12kg.
What is w so that 25 . 0 ) ( = w x P ?
Tap Interactive, Inv. Distribution, invNormCDF.
Adjust the tail setting to Right.
Enter the three required values as shown and then OK.
The required weight is close to 73.1kg.
What is w so that 90% of weights lie within w kg of the mean?
Repeat the previous steps, only this time the tail setting is Center.
The result of 45.26 is the lower weight.
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Hence 74 . 19 26 . 45 65 = = w kg.
The upper weight is 74 . 84 74 . 19 65 = + kg.
Inverse normal probabilities can be calculated in the Stats application and also using the normCDF
function in a solve strip within an eActivity.
These are explained in other help sheets. Please refer to the menu.
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082
Random Sample From Normal
Distribution
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Assume we are modelling a normal distribution of exam scores with a
mean of 60 and a standard deviation of 12.
Start in Main and check the settings at the bottom of the screen.
Open the keyboard and tap on the cat tab.
Navigate to the functions starting with R, highlight randNorm and tap
INPUT.
Enter the population standard deviation of 12 and mean of 60. Tap EXE.
A single random sample is generated from the distribution.
Copy the previous entry to a new line and add a third parameter the
number of samples required, such as 20.
Tap EXE.
20 random samples are generated from the distribution and returned in a
list.
Store the list of 20 numbers into a variable called s1 for analysis. Use the
mth and abc tabs.
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Tap Action, List-Calculation, mean.
Add s1 and tap EXE.
In the same way, calculate the standard deviation of the sample.
Tap back onto the second line and tap EXE to draw another random
sample of 20.
The sample can also be analysed in the Statistics application.
In Stats, tap Edit, Clear All.
Tap onto list1 and use the abc tab on the keyboard to enter s1.
Tap EXE.
The sample appears (in fractional form) with s1 as the list heading.
Remember when calculating One-Variable statistics or graphing to set the
XList to main/s1.
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083 Binomial Distribution Calculations
CPM OS 03.04.4000
We will calculate binomial probabilities in the Main application.
Assume we have an event that will be repeated 8 times with a probability
of success of 0.3.
What is the ) 5 ( = x P ?
Tap Interactive, Distribution, binomialPDF.
Enter the three required values as shown and then tap OK.
The probability of 5 successes in the 8 trials is about 0.047.
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What is the ) 3 1 ( x P ?
Tap Interactive, Distribution, binomialCDF.
Enter the four required values as shown and then tap OK.
The probability of at least 1 and no more than 3 successes in the 8 trials is
about 0.748.
Binomial probabilities can also be calculated in the Stats application. The method is explained in
another help sheet. Please refer to the menu.
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085
Random Sample From Binomial
Distribution
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Assume we are modelling a binomial distribution with 24 = n and
6
1
= p .
Start in Main and check the settings at the bottom of the screen.
Open the keyboard and tap on the cat tab.
Navigate to the functions starting with R, highlight randBin and tap
INPUT.
Enter the number of trials and probability of success. Tap EXE.
A single random sample is generated from the distribution.
Copy the previous entry to a new line and add a third parameter the
number of samples required, such as 20.
Tap EXE.
20 random samples are generated from the distribution and returned in a
list.
Store the list of 20 numbers into a variable called s1 for analysis. Use the
mth and abc tabs.
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Tap Action, List-Calculation, mean.
Add s1 and tap EXE.
In the same way, calculate the standard deviation of the sample.
Tap back onto the second line and tap EXE to draw another random
sample of 20.
The sample can also be analysed in the Statistics application.
In Stats, tap Edit, Clear All.
Tap onto list1 and use the abc tab on the keyboard to enter s1.
Tap EXE.
The sample appears with s1 as the list heading.
Remember when calculating One-Variable statistics or graphing to set the
XList to main/s1.
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170 Volume Of Revolution
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Main.
Find the volume of revolution when x + 1 is rotated about the x-axis
between 4 1 x .
Enter the function and tap EXE.
Next set up and evaluate the volume integral in Main.
Exact and approximate values have been evaluated.
Now open a graph window.
Select the function and drag into the graph window, adjusting the scale
using Zoom where necessary.
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Tap Analysis, G-Solve, .
Press the 1 key.
A window opens.
Complete the entries for the Lower and Upper limits for the volume of
revolution and tap OK.
The volume is displayed graphically and a value is returned in the
information bar at the bottom of the screen.
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171 Implicit Differentiation
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Main.
Find the gradient of 1
2 2
= + y xy x at the point (1, 0).
Enter the implicit function and tap EXE.
Select the function.
Tap Interactive, Calculate, impDiff.
The impDiff box opens.
Check the settings are correct and tap OK.
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An equation for the derivative is displayed.
Copy the right-hand side of the equation onto a new line.
Tap onto the mth tab, tap OPTN and add the values for x and y.
The value of the derivative at this point is calculated.
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172 Inverse Of A Function
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Main.
Find the inverse of 1 4 + + = x y .
Enter the function.
Tap the mth tab, CALC, solv and EXE.
By default Classpad solves the equation on the previous line for x.
Tap Action, Assistant, invert.
Tap ans, x, y.
Classpad swaps the variables x and y and we have an inverse function.
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Its often worth asking Classpad to simplify any result.
Tap Action, Transformation, simplify and EXE.
The inverse can also be expressed in factored form.
Open a graph window, drag in the original function and adjust the scale.
(The window shown used Zoom, Quick Initialize, Zoom, Zoom Out.)
Tap Analysis, Sketch, Inverse.
The inverse is drawn.
Tap Analysis, Trace and tap the up cursor key.
An algebraic function is displayed at the bottom of the graph window, but
Classpad has simply interchanged x and y.
We still need to solve this function for y as above in order to obtain the
inverse function.
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180 Vector Basics
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Main.
Note the settings at the bottom of the screen.
We will represent a vector j i y x + in the form
y
x
with Classpad.
Open the keyboard and tap on the 2D tab and then CALC.
Tap once for a 2-D vector (twice for 3-D).
Enter required components and tap EXE.
To determine the magnitude of the vector, tap Action, Vector, norm.
Enter the vector and tap EXE.
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Determine a unit vector or convert into polar form in a similar way.
Note that the use of toPol returns both the magnitude and direction of the
vector.
To determine the angle between two vectors or their dot-product, enter a
comma between them.
To determine the Cartesian form of a vector given its magnitude and angle
with the x-axis (eg 10 units at 30) use toRect.
The angle must be preceded by , found in the mth tab, OPTN menu and
surrounded by brackets.
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181 Vector Tips
CPM OS 03.05.0000
Although templates exist for vectors in the 2D, CALC menu, it is often
simpler to use the form [a, b] when entering a vector a b + i j .
Start in Main.
Enter [3, -4] using the square brackets from the mth menu and tap EXE.
Note ClassPad removes the comma.
All vector operations accept vectors entered this way.
Using vectors in this way uses up much less screen space and makes it
easier to follow your calculations.
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270
Use Of dSolve In Growth And Decay
Problems
CPM OS 03.04.4000
The number of people, y, with a certain illness can be modelled over time,
t, with the equation ky
dt
dy
= or simply ky y = ' . Originally there were 420
people with the illness. 2 weeks later this number had increased to 500.
Determine (i) k, (ii) how many people are expected to have the illness after
5 weeks and (iii) how long until 1000 people have the illness.
Start in Main and enter the equation ky y = ' .
Find the prime using the mth tab, CALC.
Tap Interactive, Advanced, dSolve.
Tap Include condition.
Enter the data and tap OK.
A solution is returned.
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Open NumSolve in the bottom half of the screen.
Drag the solution into the equation entry area.
Tap EXE.
Enter the values 500 = y when 2 = t and solve for k.
Change 5 = t and solve for y.
Change 1000 = y and solve for t.
Close NumSolve and tap Edit, Clear All Variables in Main.
(This clears the values assigned to the variables y, k and t in NumSolve.)
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Use dSolve With Simple Harmonic
Equations
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Main.
With a second order differential equation such as '' 9 x x = , Classpad
reminds us that a trig solution is appropriate.
Enter the equation (using the mth tab and CALC) and tap EXE.
Select a copy of the equation.
Tap Interactive, Advanced, dSolve.
Set the variables and tap OK.
Classpad returns constants as const(1), const(2) and so on.
Scroll to the right to see the complete solution.
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Replacing const(1), const(2) with a, b, etc is often a good idea.
If some conditions are known, such as when , 0
12
t x
= = and when
, 4
4
t x
= r .
Open the keyboard and tap on the mth tab.
Enter the function.
Close the keyboard.
Tap .
Tap .
Scroll to the bottom of the list of settings and adjust the angle maximum to
1080 and the step to 10.
Tap OK.
Tap Resize.
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371 Parametric Graphing
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Graph and Table.
Tap into the bottom window.
Tap Edit, Clear All.
Tap into the top window.
Tap Edit, Clear All.
Tap Type, ParamType.
Graph
10
,
100
2
t
y
t
x = = .
Open the keyboard.
Enter the x-part and tap EXE.
Enter the y-part and tap EXE.
Tap .
Tap Analysis, Trace.
Tap the left and right cursor keys.
Note how the parameter t is incrementing in steps of 3, starting from 0.
Tap .
Scroll to the bottom of the list of settings and adjust the t minimum,
maximum and step as shown.
Tap OK.
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The graph is re-drawn with the new settings.
Tap Analysis, G-Solve.
Note that with parametric functions, most tools are disabled.
Tap Analysis, Sketch.
Most of the sketch functions are still available.
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372 Table of Binomial Probabilities
CPM OS 03.05.0000
Start in Graph and Table.
We will create a table of probabilities for ~ ( , . ) 10 0 3 X B .
Activate the keyboard.
Tap cat, B and scroll down to select binomialPDf(.
Tap INPUT.
The required syntax is binomialPDf( x, n, p ) where x is the required
number of successes, n is the number of trials and p is the probability of
success.
Complete the expression binomialPDf( x, 10, 0.3) and tap EXE.
Tap to open the Table Input window.
For 10 n = we need to set Start to 0, End to 10 and Step as 1.
Tap OK.
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Tap .
Tap Resize.
To view a graphical representation of the values, tap .
Tap .
The eleven probabilities are plotted and scaled to fit the window.
Tap onto any number in the y1 column.
Tap and then Table to List.
The Store Data window opens.
Type in a suitable name for the list and tap OK.
The list may then be opened later in Main, Statistics or Spreadsheet.
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470 Normal Probability Calculations
CPM OS 03.04.4000
We will calculate normal probabilities in the Statistics application.
Assume we are working with a normal population of weights with mean
65kg and standard deviation of 12kg.
What is the ) 75 60 ( x P ?
Tap Calc, Distribution and then choose Normal CD from the lower drop
down menu.
Tap .
Enter the four required values as shown and then tap .
The probability is just under 0.46.
The standard scores corresponding to the lower and upper values of 60 and
75 are also displayed as -0.417 and 0.833 respectively.
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Tap on the graph icon in the top left corner of the screen.
The black area represents the calculated normal probability.
Now close all windows and return to the lists.
What is ) 75 ( x P ?
Repeat the previous steps. When entering the lower value use negative
infinity the symbol from the mth tab.
The resulting area and probability of 0.798 are shown.
Normal probabilities can be calculated in the Main application and also using the normCDF function
in a solve strip within an eActivity.
These are explained in other help sheets. Please refer to the menu.
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471
Inverse Normal Probability
Calculations
CPM OS 03.04.4000
We will calculate normal probabilities in the Statistics application.
Assume we are working with a normal population of weights with mean
65kg and standard deviation of 12kg.
What is w so that 25 . 0 ) ( = w x P ?
Tap Calc, Inv. Distribution.
The type of calculation is already set to Inverse Normal CD.
Tap .
Adjust the tail setting to Right.
Enter the three required values as shown and then .
The required weight is close to 73.1kg.
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Tap on the graph icon in the top left corner of the screen.
The black area represents the calculated inverse normal probability.
What is w so that 90% of weights lie within w kg of the mean?
Repeat the previous steps, only this time the tail setting is Center.
The calculated lower and upper weights are shown.
Hence 74 . 19 65 74 . 84 26 . 45 65 = = = w kg.
Inverse normal probabilities can be calculated in the Main application and also using the normCDF
function in a solve strip within an eActivity.
These are explained in other help sheets. Please refer to the menu.
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472 Confidence Interval From List Data
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Statistics.
The six samples shown in list1 were taken from a population with a known
standard deviation of 2.3. Determine the 95% confidence interval for the
population mean based on this sample.
Tap Edit, Clear All.
Enter the data into list1.
Tap Calc, Interval.
In the next window tap the Help box.
The display should be as shown - the sample mean will be calculated from
the data in a list.
Tap Next.
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Enter the 95% confidence level as a decimal.
Enter the known population standard deviation of 2.3.
Check the list and frequency settings to match your data.
Tap Next.
The lower and upper bounds of the confidence interval are displayed,
together with the sample mean and standard deviation.
Tap to close the Interval tool or back to modify the interval parameters.
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Confidence Interval From Summary
Data
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Statistics.
A sample of 68 items with mean of 263 was taken from a population with
a known standard deviation of 2.56. Determine the 99% confidence
interval for the population mean based on this sample.
Tap Edit, Clear All.
Tap Calc, Interval.
Tap the Help box.
Tap on Variable.
The CI will be calculated from supplied variables.
Tap Next.
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Enter the 99% confidence level as a decimal.
Enter the known population standard deviation of 2.56.
Enter the same mean of 263.
Enter the sample size of 68.
Tap Next.
The lower and upper bounds of the confidence interval are displayed,
together with the sample mean and size.
Tap to close the Interval tool or back to modify the interval parameters.
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474 Binomial Distribution Calculations
CPM OS 03.04.4000
We will calculate binomial probabilities in the Statistics application.
Assume we have an event that will be repeated 8 times with a probability
of success of 0.3.
What is the ) 5 ( = x P ?
Tap Calc, Distribution and then choose Binomial PD from the lower
drop down menu.
Tap .
Enter the three required values as shown and then tap .
The probability of 5 successes in the 8 trials is about 0.047.
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Tap on the graph icon in the top left corner of the screen.
The selected column on the histogram represents the calculated binomial
probability.
Tap the right cursor key to view other binomial probabilities for this
situation.
Now close all windows and return to the lists.
What is the ) 3 1 ( x P ?
Tap Calc, Distribution and then choose Binomial CD from the lower
drop down menu.
Tap .
Enter the four required values as shown and then tap .
The probability of at least 1 and no more than 3 successes in the 8 trials is
about 0.748.
Tap on the graph icon in the top left corner of the screen to view the
cumulative binomial distribution for these parameters.
Binomial probabilities can also be calculated in the Main application. The method is explained in
another help sheet. Please refer to the menu.
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475 Graph Binomial Distribution
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in the Statistics application.
Assume that we have an event that is repeated 10 times with a constant
probability of success of 0.65.
We will start as if a binomial probability calculation is required, such as
find the ) 5 ( = x P .
Tap Calc, Distribution and then choose Binomial PD from the lower
drop down menu.
Tap .
Enter the three required values as shown and then tap .
Note that x can be any value between 0 and the Numtrial value.
The next screen shows that the probability of 5 successes in the 10 trials is
about 0.15.
Tap on the graph icon in the top left corner of the screen.
The selected column on the histogram represents the calculated binomial
probability.
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Tap Resize.
Tap the right cursor key.
The cursor jumps to the column associated with ) 0 ( = x P .
Now tap the right or left cursor keys to view other binomial probabilities
for this situation.
The most likely number of successes is 7, with 252 . 0 = p .
Close the graph window by tapping in the top right corner.
Finally tap Resize to return to the lists.
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670 Trapped Areas
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in eActivity.
This eActivity contains a Main strip which can easily be re-used to solve
most trapped area problems.
Example: Find area trapped between 1 + = x y and 1 4 4
2 3
+ + = x x x y .
Tap Insert, Strip, Main and then Resize.
Define the first function as f(x) and the second as g(x).
Next solve ) ( ) ( x g x f = to find the point(s) of intersection of the two
functions.
Lastly find
upper
lower
dx x g x f ) ( ) ( .
Using the absolute value function avoids having to split up the integral and
also to determine whether f-g or g-f is required.
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Opening a graph window and drawing f(x) and g(x) allows a visual check
that the answer is sensible.
Close the strip, enter a suitable title for it and save the eActivity.
To use the strip for another problem, firstly modify f(x) and tap EXE.
Next, modify g(x) and tap EXE.
Each time, the display is updated.
Modify the upper and lower bounds of the integral using the values from
the solve result and tap EXE.
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671 Differentiation From First Principles
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in eActivity.
This eActivity contains a Main strip which can easily be re-used to solve
most derivatives from first principles.
Example: Differentiate 4 3
2
+ + x x from first principles.
Tap Insert, Strip, Main and then Resize.
Define the function as f(x).
Next set up the first principles expression and tap EXE.
Classpad has not fully simplified the result.
Tap Action, Transformation, simplify.
Tap EXE.
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Finally set up the limit of this expression as 0 h .
To use the strip for another problem, simply modify the definition of f(x)
and tap EXE.
The display is completely updated and you can see the basic steps in
finding the derivative from first principles.
Close the strip, enter a suitable title for it and save the eActivity.
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Average Rate Of Change Of
Function
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in eActivity.
This eActivity contains a Main strip which can easily be re-used to
calculate the average rate of change for most functions.
Example: Determine the average rate of change of
x
x
1
2
when x
changes from 2.5 to 3.
Tap Insert, Strip, Main and then Resize.
Define the function as f(x).
Open the keyboard and tap on the mth tab.
Next store the start and end values for the variable as shown.
Now create the average rate of change expression and tap EXE.
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To use the strip for another problem, simply modify the definition of f(x),
the start and end values and tap EXE.
The display is completely updated and you can see the basic steps in
calculating the average rate of change.
You could choose to add approx at the end of the expression to
automatically calculate a decimal approximation to the exact value.
Tap Action, Transformation, approx and then EXE.
Close the strip, enter a suitable title for it and save the eActivity.
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675 Normal Probabilities Using Solve
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in eActivity.
This eActivity contains a NumSolve strip which can be used to calculate
any of the parameters involved in a normal probability question.
Tap Insert, Strip, NumSolve.
Enter the equation shown.
Working with the normCDF function in this way allows the user to solve
for any of the 5 variables involved.
Note that a sensible first approximation will often be necessary to find a
solution in this way.
Example 1. If ~ (60,10) X N determine ( 73) P X > .
Enter the required parameters and select the button next to P.
Tap solve.
Example 2. If ~ (60,10) X N and ( 65) 0.4 P a X < < = , find a.
Enter the required parameters and select the button next to L.
Tap solve.
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Example 3. If ~ ( ,15) X N m and ( 60) 0.6 P X < = , find m.
Enter the required parameters.
Select the button next to M and enter an approximate estimate of 50 M = .
Tap solve.
An optional step is to add strip help.
Close the NumSolve strip and tap Insert, AddStrip Help.
Some suggested text is shown at right.
Close the strip, enter a suitable title for it and save the eActivity.
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676 Vectors Closest Approach 1
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in eActivity and tap File, New.
This eActivity contains a Main strip which can easily be re-used to solve
closest approach problem using the dot product approach.
Example: A body A is at 2 5 + i j and moving with velocity 3 i j .
A second body B is at + i j and moving with velocity 2 + i j .
Determine the time when A and B are closest, their minimum distance
apart and the position vectors of A and B at this instant.
Tap Insert, Strip, Main and then Resize.
Enter the position and velocity vectors as shown, storing in Ra, Va, etc.
Next, create relative position and velocity vectors for A relative to B and
store in R and V.
Closest approach will occur at the time when the dot product of the
relative velocity vector V and the relative position vector tV+R is zero.
Enter the dot product and then solve the resulting expression equal to zero.
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Store the resulting time into the variable t1 for future use.
The distance apart of A and B is the magnitude of their relative positions
given by tV+R at the time of closest approach.
Finally, the positions of A and B at the time of closest approach are
calculated.
To use the strip for another problem, simply modify the initial position and
velocity vectors, position the cursor on the VERY TOP LINE* and tap
EXE.
The display is completely updated and you can see the basic calculations
in finding the closest approach of A and B.
In the example shown with only Ra and Va modified as shown, note that
A and B actually collide since their distance apart at time t1 is 0.
* Note that this is important so that all stored variables are correctly
updated.
Close the strip, enter a suitable title for it and save the eActivity.
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677 Vectors Closest Approach 2
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in eActivity and tap File, New.
This eActivity contains a Main strip which can easily be re-used to solve
closest approach problem using a calculus/optimisation approach.
Example: A body A is at 2 5 + i j and moving with velocity 3 i j .
A second body B is at + i j and moving with velocity 2 + i j .
Determine the time when A and B are closest, their minimum distance
apart and the position vectors of A and B at this instant.
Tap Insert, Strip, Main and then Resize.
Enter the position and velocity vectors as shown, storing in Ra, Va, etc.
Next, create a position vector for A relative to B ta any time t and store in
the variable R.
Then determine an expression for the magnitude of this vector answer.
Differentiate the square* of the expression for the magnitude with respect
to time and solve this derivative equal to 0.
* Since the magnitude of the relative position vector is always likely to be
a root, differentiating the square of the expression neatens up subsequent
steps, especially in the case when A and B collide.
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Store the resulting time into the variable t1 for future use.
The distance apart of A and B is the magnitude of their relative position
vector given by R at the time of closest approach.
Finally, the positions of A and B at the time of closest approach are
calculated.
To use the strip for another problem, simply modify the initial position and
velocity vectors, position the cursor on the VERY TOP LINE* and tap
EXE.
The display is completely updated and you can see the basic calculations
in finding the closest approach of A and B.
In the example shown with only Ra and Va modified as shown, note that
A and B actually collide since their distance apart at time t1 is 0.
* Note that this is important so that all stored variables are correctly
updated.
Close the strip, enter a suitable title for it and save the eActivity.
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680 Geometry Link
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in eActivity.
Tap Insert, Geometry Link.
Enter
2
x y = .
Tap Insert, Strip, Geometry.
Add axes and integer grid in the Geometry window.
Tap into the eActivity window and select
2
x y = .
Tap back onto the selection, drag into Geometry window and release.
Tap onto the curve in the Geometry window and drag to different
locations.
The equation in the Geometry Link automatically updates to reflect these
changes.
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Tap into the eActivity window, modify
2
x y = and tap EXE.
The curve in the Geometry window automatically re-draws itself to reflect
these changes.
Most Geometry objects can be linked in this way.
Tap into the eActivity window and add another Geometry Link.
In the Geometry window, choose the point tool and add a point at (-1, 1).
Tap on the select tool.
Tap onto the point just drawn to select it, then tap and drag it into the
Geometry link in the eActivity window.
Here are three Geometry links to two points and the equation of the line
drawn through them.
Changing the coordinates of either or both of the points automatically
updates the equation of the line, even with the Geometry window closed.
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770 Apply Matrix Transformation
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Main.
Transform the triangle A(2, 1) B(4, 0) C(4, 2) with the matrix
1 0
0 1
.
Open a Geometry window from Main, add axes and integer grid.
Select the line segment tool and draw the three sides of the triangle.
Tap on the select tool.
Select each of the three sides of the triangle.
Tap onto one of the selected sides and drag the shape into the cursor box
in Main. Release the pointer.
The vertices are arranged in a matrix.
Open the keyboard.
Tap on the 2D tab, CALC and insert a 2 2 blank matrix in front of the
vertices.
Enter the transformation matrix coefficients.
Tap EXE.
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Close the keyboard.
Tap on the matrix result to select it.
Drag the selected matrix back into the middle of the Geometry window
and release the pointer.
The image is drawn - in this case a reflection in the y-axis.
Note that in Geometry alone, matrix transformations can be applied to a
selected object using the Draw, Construct, General Transform tool.
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771 Find Transformation Matrix
CPM OS 03.04.4000
Start in Main.
Determine the matrix representing a clockwise 90 rotation about the
origin.
Open a Geometry window from Main, add axes and integer grid.
Select the point tool and add a point at A(0, 0) and at B( 2, 1).
Tap on the select tool.
Tap on B to select it.
Tap Draw, Construct, Rotation.
Tap on the rotation centre, A.
The Rotation box opens.
Enter -90 and tap OK.
The image is plotted at B'(1, -2).
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Tap onto B' so that now both image and object are selected.
Tap back onto B and drag the points into the cursor box in Main.
Release the pointer.
The matrix transformation is displayed.
Even though no translation was applied, by default Classpad still adds a
translation of
0
0
after the matrix product.
Tap EXE to see the mapping.
x y
y x
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780 Animation Basics
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
To create an animation a single point and a single path must both be
selected. The path must consist of one of
A line segment
A circle
An arc of a circle
An ellipse
A function
Draw a circle.
Add a tangent line to the circle.
Add the slope measurement to the workspace.
Select the circle and C, the point of tangency.
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Tap Edit, tap Animate, tap Add Animation.
Tap Edit, tap Animate, tap Go (once).
To stop the animation at any stage:
Tap Edit, tap Animate, tap Stop.
To view the Animation User Interface:
Tap View, tap Animation UI.
This displays some useful animation tools.
To close the Animation UI, tap View, tap Animation UI again.
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781 Angle in a Semi-Circle (2)
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Draw a circle by tapping U and then tapping in two different places in
the Geometry window.
Tap View, tap Zoom to Fit.
Draw a chord using the line segment tool, starting at B and roughly
passing through centre A by choosing y, tap on B and then tap again
on the circumference.
Tap u to see the measurement toolbar.
Select the circle centre A and the line segment BC by tapping once on
each of them.
Tap n, tap 6, tap R to make BC pass through the point A
and hence become a diameter.
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Tap w.
Tap y and draw two line segments, BD and CD, such that D is
another point on the circumference.
Tap G.
Tap u. Measure the size of BDC by tapping once on BD and once on
CD. The angle size of BDC will be displayed in the measurement box.
Tap on the angle size of BDC displayed in the measurement box and
drag it into the Geometry window.
Name this angle BDC by tapping u and using the 0 tab on the
keyboard to type BDC=. Press EXE.
Hide the keyboard.
Tap in space.
Observe the size of BDC as point D moves around the circle:
Tap E, tap the circle.
Tap Edit, tap Animate, tap Add Animation.
Tap Edit, tap Animate, tap Go (once).
If desired, tap File, tap Save and name the file.
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784 Cyclic Quadrilaterals (2)
CPM OS 03.03.3000
Tap m.
Tap G.
Tap File, tap New, tap OK.
Draw a circle by tapping U and then tapping in two different places in
the Geometry window.
Tap View, tap Zoom to Fit.
Tap y. Draw (cyclic) quadrilateral BCDE such that vertices B, C, D
and E are all points on the circle.
Tap G.
Tap u.
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Display the size of B by tapping BC and BE.
Tap on Q to add this measurement onto the Geometry window.
Edit this annotation using the abc keyboard to B:
Tap in space.
Repeat for D.
Tap in space.
Tap Draw. Tap Expression.
Numbers will appear beside all the on screen measurements.
Tap on b, press +, tap onc. Press EXE.
The sum of the two angles now appears on the screen.
Tap n, tap u and edit this annotation to B+D=.
Tap in space.
Observe the sum of these two pairs of opposite angles in the cyclic
quadrilateral BCDE, as the vertices B, C, D and E are moved around the
circle.
In a similar manner, display the size of C and E and the sum of these
two angles. Observe their sum as the vertices B, C, D and E are moved
around the circle.
Tap File, tap Save and name the file.
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880 Explicit from recursive formula
CPM OS 03.05.0000
Open the Sequence application.
Tap Edit, Clear All, OK.
Example: Find the general (explicit) formula for the sequence given by
1 1
2 +2, 3
n n
T T T
+
= =
Tap Type and choose the 2nd type.
Enter the recursive formula as shown and then tap .
The first few terms are 3, 8, 18, 38, 78, ...
Tap back into the top editor window.
Tap to open the Sequence RUN window.
Tap Calc, rSolve.
Now use the and menus to create the recursive formula as
shown.
Tap EXE.
The explicit formula for the sequence is returned.
Note that the rSolve command is also available in the Main application.
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980 Enable and Set Shift Keys
CPM OS 03.05.0000
In System it is possible to enable the (-) key as a shift-key.
This can be a great time saver when entering common expressions.
Start in System.
Tap System.
Tap Shift Keys.
The Shift Key Assign window opens.
Tick the check-box next to .
In this example we'll set the following keys:
= key to return solve(
3 key to return
x to return Define f(x)=
An example listing of other shift keys can be found on the help sheet page
at www.charliewatson.com/classpad
Use the key dropdown box to select =.
Tap into the text box to the right of Set.
Press the Keyboard button to open the keyboard.
From the mth, CALC menu tap solv.
Tap .
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Use the key dropdown box to select 3.
Tap into the text box to the right of Set.
Tap
Tap
Repeat for x.
Use the abc keyboard to complete the expression Define f(x)=
Tap
Tap OK.
Return to the Main application.
Now (-) has been set as the shift key and it no longer returns a negative
sign. When it is pressed, a small arrow appears in the bottom right
corner of the screen.
Example 1. Define ( )
2
2 3 f x x x = .
Press and release (-).
Press and release x.
Complete the expression.
Example 2. Solve the equation
2
100 x = for x .
Press and release (-).
Press and release 3.
Complete the rest of the equation and tap EXE.
Press and release (-).
Press and release =.
Tap EXE and the equation is solved.
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981 Ending Screens
CPM OS 03.05.0000
What is an Ending Screen? It's the picture that briefly flashes onto the
screen when you turn your hand held ClassPad off.
The default image is shown at right.
If you create a 2-colour (ie black and white) image of width 160 and
height 240 pixels, then this image can be set as your personalised Ending
Screen.
Two ways of making screens are explained in another Help Series article.
A selection of pictures can also be downloaded from
www.charliewatson.com/classpad.
This article explains how to set an existing picture on your hand held as
the ending screen.
From the Menu, start the System application.
Tap System, Ending Screen.
The Ending Screen window opens.
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Use the drop down menu to choose the required picture.
You can tap View to preview the picture.
Tap Set to confirm your choice.
Press the ON/OFF key to turn off your Classpad and test your picture.
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982 Create An Ending Screen
CPM OS 03.05.0000
Method 1 - Using a hand held Classpad.
You will need to download and install an Add-In application called
'Bitmap Editor' onto your handheld.
The software and instructions to install Add-Ins from your computer to
your handheld is on the disc that came with your Classpad.
The screen at right shows the 'Picture' Add-In, which is pre-installed on
the Classpad Manager software. On the handheld, the text is shown as
'BitmapEditor'.
Open the software and tap File, New.
Set Width to 160 and Height to 240 and then tap OK.
Use the drawing tools to create your picture.
Then use File, Save to save your image. (Filename must be no more than
8 characters, no spaces, etc).
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Method 2 - Using Classpad Manager software.
Use a graphics program such as Paint or Photoshop to create a 2-colour (ie
black and white) image of width 160 and height 240 pixels.
Start Classpad Manager and open the Picture application.
Tap File, New.
Set Width to 160 and Height to 240 and then tap OK.
Go back to your graphics program and take a copy of the image you just
created.
Return to Classpad Manager.
Right-click on the screen and choose the 'Paste Special' option.
A copy of your image is pasted into the Picture application.
Use File, Save to save your image. (Filename must be no more than 8
characters, no spaces, etc).
Now plug in your hand held Classpad to your computer using a USB cable
and use the Exchange Window to transfer the image into your hand held.
You may want to read the Classpad Manager Manual for instructions on
the transfer process.
A selection of pictures can also be downloaded from
www.charliewatson.com/classpad.
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983 Use The Library For Global Access
CPM OS 03.05.0000
When variables, functions, programs and so on are created outside of an
eActivity, they all reside in a memory area called Other Data.
By default, these variables, functions, programs are not available from
within an eActivity.
Moving variables, etc, into the Library folder on Classpad makes them
also available from within an eActivity.
We'll create a function ( )
2
2
n n
tri n
+
= in main to demonstrate.
tri returns the nth triangle number, eg ( ) 5 15 tri = .
Now start a new eActivity, change to a calculation line and enter ( ) 5 tri .
The function is not recognised and so tri(5) is returned.
Open the variable manager.
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Open the main folder and select the tri function.
Tap Edit, Move
Select the library folder.
Tap OK.
Close all variable manager windows.
Back in the eActivity, tap onto the top line and tap EXE.
This time the function is recognised and evaluated.
Moving your user defined functions, programs and so on into the library
folder allows global access to them.
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984 Example Small Programs
CPM OS 03.05.0000
Here are some examples of small programs to add further functionality to
your ClassPad. These mini-programs can be created on your hand held or
downloaded from the internet and sent to your handheld using the USB
cable and free software that came with your Classpad.
Placing these mini-programs into the Other Data/Library folder on your
Classpad allows access to them not only from Main and the Program
application but also from within any eActivity.
Note: In most cases, Classpad must be running OS 3.03 or later.
An example download site is the Classpad Library section of
www.charliewatson.com/classpad
Factors of n.
fact creates a list of all the factors from 1 to n of any positive integer n.
In Main enter fact(n), where n is the number you want the factors of and
they are returned in a list.
This list is stored as the variable flist and can be retrieved at any time by
typing flist.
nth row of Pascal's triangle.
pas creates a list of all the coefficients in the nth row of Pascal's triangle.
In Main, enter pas(n), where n is the row you want and the coefficients
are returned in a list.
This list is stored as the variable plist and can be retrieved at any time by
typing plist.
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Is n prime?
prim checks to see whether any number n is prime.
In Main enter prim(n), where n is the number you want to check.
Note: Classpad must be running OS 3.03 or later. OS 3.04 introduced the
new IsPrime function, which returns TRUE or FALSE.
Scientific Notation.
sci takes any number and returns it in scientific notation (standard form).
In Main enter sci(number).
Turning point.
tpt takes a quadratic expression in any form and returns it in turning point
(completed square) form.
In Main enter tpt(expression), where expression is the quadratic you want
to find the turning point of.
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985 Create A Small Program
CPM OS 03.05.0000
Open the Program application.
We'll create a short program to list the values of
0
n
C to
n
n
C and call it nc.
Tap Edit, New File.
Enter a short name for the program, eg nc.
Tap OK.
We'll run the program in Main by typing nc(n) .
Enter n as a parameter in the box shown, so that Classpad expects a single
parameter and assigns it to the variable n.
It is good practice to add comments.
Precede a comment - in this case the version and date of writing - by an
apostrophe as shown in the first line.
Blank lines are ignored - useful for making the program easy to follow.
The second line tells Classpad to keep the variables p, i and n 'local' - they
are only visible to the program.
The third line clears the text box that we can use to display results.
The fourth line of code creates an empty list which is stored as the variable
p.
The next three lines of code use a For... Next loop to augment the values
nCr(0)... nCr(n) to the list p.
The following three lines print a text message and then the values of n and
p to the text box.
The last line returns list p to the Main screen.*
Tap Edit, Save File.
* This line of code will produce an error in any Classpad running an OS
older than 3.03.
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Open the Main application to test our program.
Enter nc(5) and tap EXE.
The six coefficients are returned in a list in the Main (top) window.
The three print statements appear in the lower text box.
Tap Resize to close the text box.
Return to the program editor and re-open the nc program.
For distribution, you may want to compress the program, which stops
users from changing and possibly corrupting your code.
Tap Edit, Compress.
Enter a Backup File name, such as ncb and tap OK.
Classpad now compresses and saves the original nc file, and at the same
time saves a copy of the original editable code as ncb.
The difference between the two files can be seen in the Variable Manger.
The compressed file, nc, takes up 160 bytes of memory and is an EXE
type of file.
The copy of the original file, ncb, takes up 296 bytes of memory and is a
PRGM type of file.
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A companion set of movies to accompany this series can be viewed from the
ClassPad Help Series site at
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