Thursday, August 23, 2007

What you will need.


You will need to provide
An A4 ring binder to keep the notes you will be given in class.
Pen, pencil, ruler and rubber.
You will also need to bring a calculator.

What calculator should I buy?
If you have a calculator already it will probably do for this course. For Numeracy Intermediate 2 it would be best if you have a scientific calculator. For Int 1 it is not essential that you have a scientific calculator - but you must have a calculator.
Some of the new calculators have a feature which is very useful. It is called 'dual line display'. It shows you the steps in your calculation. It also means that your teacher (and you) can spot if you have pressed a button by mistake.
Some calculators are too complicated - the new Casio with the 'natural display' is tricky to use - I have not figured it out yet!
In College you might have a keyboard which has a button which will open a calculator. Check the keyboard - its usually on the top right.
Mobile phones have a calculator but they are slow and fiddly to use - and mobile phones must be switched off in class.

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