Using Your TI89 in Elementary Statistics（用你TI89在小学统计数据）.pdf

Using Your TI-89 in Elementary Statistics Level of Handout: Target: Intermediate users of the TI-89. If you are a new user, pair up with someone in the class that is a bit familiar with the TI-89. You will need to refer back to this handout until you master these commands and procedures. This activity gives you an “in action” tutorial on your TI-89. Pay close attention not only to the statistical content but also to the procedures on your TI-89. 1. MODE: You should always know how your calculator is set up. Press MODE. You should have your screen set as seen below. Press ENTER to save and ENTER to return to the home screen. 2. Creating a Folder: Press 2nd VAR-LINK. Press F1, Manage, and press 5 for 5:Create Folder. We will use the name stat. Notice that alpha lock is on. Type as seen below and press ENTER. (Using the command NewFold is another option. See Guidebook for details.) 3. Changing Folders: Press 2nd QUIT to get to the home screen. Notice a very small MAIN on the lower right of your home screen. This means that you are in the MAIN folder. To change the current folder to stat, we will use the catalog feature of the TI-89. Press CATALOG, press S to get the commands starting with S. Arrow down to SetFold( and press ENTER. Type stat) and press ENTER. Notice that the lower right corner indicates you are now in the stat folder. 4. Enter a List from the Home Screen: On the home screen enter {1,2,3,4}
l1 and press ENTER. Copyright © 1999 Margo L. Mankus TI-89 Information May be copied for classroom use. 1 5. If you want to put this list in the Data/Matrix Editor , you will have to use th