©2007 Key Curriculum Press Discovering Algebra Calculator Notes for the Texas Instruments TI-83 and TI-83/84 Plus 3
Combining these two features allows you to perform on-screen recursion,
calculating a new number by repeating the operation using the result of the
previous calculation. You can create patterns of numbers (sequences) using the
following procedure:
a. Enter the starting number of your sequence and press .
b. Enter an expression using
Ans. You can get Ans by pressing any of the
operation keys,such as , ,,,,,or by pressing
[ANS].
c. Press and so on. Each time you press , you will
get one more term in the sequence.
Note 0E • The Chaos Game
To play the Chaos game, follow these steps:
a. Link or manually enter the program into your calculator. (See Note 0F
and Note 0G.).
b. Press and make sure the word
EXEC is highlighted. Find the
program labeled
CHAOS.Press its number or use the down arrow
to select the program and press . To execute the program
press again.
c. You are asked to choose a Chaos shape. Press the appropriate number
or arrow down and press to select the shape.
d. You are then asked to enter a fraction between 0 and 1. You can enter
this value either as a fraction or a decimal number. Press .
e. The calculator will plot 1000 points by following the Chaos rules to
plot a fractal. When the program is done, press .
f. Follow the directions to replay or to quit.
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
PRGM
ENTER
ENTER
ENTERENTER
2nd
x
2
^
ENTER
Note 0D • Recursion (continued) TI-83 and TI-83/84 Plus
(continued)
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