Sharp EL-9600 User Manual

Method of Teaching
Use Blackline Masters 5.1 and 5.2 to create overheads or handouts for
demonstrating the computation and graphing of inverse trigonometric functions.
Demonstrate the process in both radian and degree modes.
Next, use the Blackline Master 5.3 to create a work sheet for the students. Have
the students compute and graph inverse trigonometric functions. Use the topics
For Discussion to supplement the worksheets.
Using Blackline Master 5.2
The following problems appear on Blackline Master 5.2. To compute inverse
trigonometric functions you will turn the calculator on and press CL to
enter computation mode. The computations can be done in degrees and
radians. Let's do this one in radians by pressing 2ndF SET UP , touching
B DRG, double touching 2 Rad. Press 2ndF QUIT to exit the menu. To find
sin
-1
(.4), press 2ndF sin
-1
• 4 ENTER . The answer of .4115 radians is
shown below. To find the result in terms of π press ÷ 2ndF π ENTER .
So, .4115 radians is equal to .13099π.
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Sharp EL-9600 Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	EL-9600
Category	Calculator
Language	English