Math Interface COMPASS for Windows

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Math InterfaceCOMPASS for Windows

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COMPASS Math Test
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• What is the sum of the solutions of the equation
• ? A. 8
• ? B.-8
• ? C. 2
• ? D.-2
• ? E. 15

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• Which of the following is a graph in the standard
  coordinate plane of the equation
• ? A. ? B.
• ? C. ? D.
• ? E. ?

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• ? A. 37.5 ? B.
• ? C. 15 ? D. 125
• ? E. 8.5

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Standard View Calculator

• The standard view calculator believes
• 3 2 5 25
• Switch to scientific view as soon as possible.

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Scientific Calculator
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Using the scientific calculator

• For most problems the scientific calculator is
  not an advantage.
• However, this expression can be entered directly
  into the calculator.
• 25 xy (3 / 2)

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• ? A. 37.5 ? B.
• ? C. 15 ? D. 125
• ? E. 8.5

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Math Test Keyboard Commands

• A, B, C, D, E selects that answer.
• L activates Windows Calculator
  Accessory.
• Change to scientific view.
• H activates help screen.
• G Confirms answer and moves you to the next
  question.

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Interface Conclusion

• Improved interface is a step forward for this
  maturing product.
• Technical improvements for printing.
• Calculator may help some students.
• Practice square roots in scientific mode.
• Practice rational exponents.