SMART Notebook 8.1Oct 7 - 2:36 PMTeacher Notes Subject: Numeracy Topic: Number Operations Title: Calculator Activities Age(s): 7-9 years Curriculum-Related Themes: Non-specific Lesson Objectives: 1) To become familiar with the addition, subtraction and equal buttons on a calculator2) To verify solutions to addition and subtraction problems with a calculator3) To recognise number patterns using a calculator4) To become familiar with how a calculator works SMART Board(TM) interactive whiteboard features incorporated:1) Move objects2) Write with a stylus Recommended Usage: Introduction/Main Activity/Plenary Comments: Incorporates the use of the computer calculator. Refer to your computer's help files to find the calculator as it varies on Windows and Macintosh computers.Sep 29 - 9:23 AMCalculator ActivitesOperating System: Windows(R) and Mac OSXSubmitted by: Coralie OlesenDec 4 - 9:56 AMIntroductionDec 4 - 9:57 AMWhat is a calculator?Let's Brainstorm!Nov 4 - 3:14 PMCan you find the calculator on the computer?Dec 4 - 10:34 AMButtons on the CalculatorCircle the addition button in red.Circle the subtraction button in blue.Circle the equal button in green.Dec 4 - 1:39 PMAdding with a CalculatorA calculator can be used to add numbers together.Type the following into the computer calculator.What number is displayed?Dec 4 - 1:41 PMAdding with a CalculatorType the following into the computer calculator.What number is displayed?Dec 4 - 1:44 PMSubtracting with a CalculatorA calculator can be used to subtract one number from another.Type the following into the computer calculator.What number is displayed?Dec 4 - 1:47 PMSubtracting with a CalculatorType the following into the computer calculator.What number is displayed?Nov 27 - 10:50 AMCounting with a CalculatorUse a calculator to count with a "counting constant." Type the following into the computer calculator.What number is displayed?Dec 4 - 10:42 AMCounting with a CalculatorPress again.What number is displayed? The counting constant is 1. The numbers go up by 1 when the equal sign is pressed.Dec 4 - 1:28 PMCounting with a CalculatorWhat would you type into the calculator to get a counting constant of 2?Move to reveal answerDec 4 - 1:50 PMActivitiesDec 4 - 1:57 PMCalculator PracticeAnswer the following questions by using a calculator.Activity One11 + 22 = 275 + 89 = 432 + 100 = 105 + 932 = 74 + 294 = 891 + 12 = Dec 4 - 2:13 PMCalculator PracticeAnswer the following questions by using a calculator.100 - 20 = 475 - 69 = 432 - 100 = 605 - 12 = 502 - 294 = 891 - 123 = Dec 4 - 2:15 PMCalculator PracticeFill in the missing numbers by using a calculator.4, 8, 12, 16, ____7, 14, ___ , 28 ___, 18, 27,36Dec 4 - 2:20 PMCalculator PracticeFill in the missing numbers by using a calculator.0, 6, ___, 18, 24, ___, 36, 42, ___, 5424, 28, 32, ___, 40, 48, ___Dec 4 - 2:22 PM This activity requires two students to come up to the SMART Board interactive whiteboard and use the calculator on the computer. The first student begins by entering a 1, 2 or 3 into the calculator. The second student must add 1, 2 or 3 to the current value displaying the sum. The winner is the student that displays 50 on the calculator. First to 50Activity TwoDec 4 - 2:30 PM This activity requires two students to come up to the SMART Board interactive whiteboard and use the calculator on the computer. The teacher enters 21 into the calculator. The first student must subtract 1, 2 or 3 to the current value displaying the answer. The second student must subtract 1, 2 or 3 to the current value displaying the answer. The winner is the student that does not display 0 or a negative number on the calculator. Now You're 21Dec 4 - 2:36 PMCreate Your Own Calculator ActivityActivity Three Using "First to 50" and "Now You're 21" as examples, create your own calculator activity. For example, start subtracting from the number of your birthday. Get together with a partner and try out your activities!Dec 4 - 2:43 PMPlenaryDec 4 - 2:40 PMThere are many buttons on the calculator. Choose a button that you would like to learn more about and look on the Internet to find out how it works.There are many activities that can be done on a calculator. Look on the Internet and find more calculator activities or make up one of your own.Let's Learn More...http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/ufa10/calculat.htm