Texas Instruments MultiView TI-30XS

What do you need to know about the TI-30XS calculator?
The math section of the GED is divided into two sections. You can not use
a calculator for the first section, which is 5 questions. You can use a
calculator for the second section. Even in the section where the calculator
is allowed, you won’t need it for many of the questions. You can use a
calculator for the Math, Science, and Social Studies sections of the GED.
However, it is important that you are comfortable with the calculator so
that it can be used as a support in the calculator-allowed section of the
test.
Some things test takers should know about the calculator:
● Use instead of =.
● To erase screen:
● Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. This includes moving up to previous
calculations:
● Basic arithmetic operations (multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).
● The difference between the negative number key and the subtraction key.
o Negative sign:
o Subtraction:
● Convert from fraction to decimal:
Practice:
a. What fraction is
equivalent to 0.875?
b. What is -344 divided by 4?
c. What is -24 times 3?
d. Which is smaller,
or 0.875?
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e. What is the difference
between the coldest
temperature you’ve ever
experienced and the
hottest temperature
you’ve experienced?
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Texas Instruments MultiView TI-30XS Specifications

General

Power Source	Battery
Display	4-line display
Key Features	MultiView™ display
Math Functions	Fractions, exponents, logarithms, trigonometric functions
Statistical Functions	1- and 2-variable statistics
Battery Type	Solar cell with battery backup (LR44)

Summary

TI-30 XS Calculator Usage Fundamentals

Using the Enter Key

Utilize the 'enter' key for calculations instead of the equals sign.

Clearing the Screen

The 'clear' button is used to erase the calculator screen.

Navigating with Arrow Keys

Employ arrow keys to move the cursor and access prior calculations.

Basic Arithmetic Operations

Perform fundamental operations like multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.

Negative Sign vs. Subtraction

Distinguish between the negative number key and the subtraction key.

Fraction to Decimal Conversion

Convert numbers from fractional form to decimal form.

Calculator Exponent Functions

Squaring Numbers

Use the x² key to square a number or raise it to the second power.

Raising to Higher Powers

Utilize the exponent key to raise a base number to any power.

Calculator Root Functions

Calculating Square Roots

Use the 2nd key followed by x² to find the square root of a number.

Calculating Cube Roots

Use the 2nd key, the exponent key, and 3 for cube root calculations.

Advanced and Optional Calculator Features

Creating In-Out Tables

Generate tables of values for functions using the calculator's table feature.

Entering Fractions

Input fractions using the dedicated fraction button and arrow keys.

Clearing Calculator Memory

Empty the calculator's memory by holding 'on' and pressing 'clear'.

Converting to Percent

Convert numbers to percentages using the percent function.

Scientific Notation

Input and work with numbers expressed in scientific notation.

GED Test Exclusions

Logarithms and Trigonometry

Logarithms and trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan) are not tested on the GED.

Other Unnecessary Buttons

Most other calculator buttons are not relevant for the GED math section.