Key Stage 4 Algebra: Problem Solving Using your Casio fx-991ES Calculator

As you progress through your education you will be pursuing a maths course and the basic skill you need to acquire is algebra. This book will help you to build you maths skill set at the same time teach you to make effective use of your scientific calculator. In every example the keystrokes for your calculator are given, all you have to do is repeat the same keystrokes and you will get the correct answers. The more times you do this, the more confident you will become at using your calculator as a real resource in helping you to develop your algebraic skills. There are several examples on deriving equations for calculating the volume of geometric shapes and composites. These are valuable lessons as they introduce you to the world of mathematical modelling. Today there is a great need for these skills and this is an excellent place to start.This book therefore has many examples showing you how your fx-991ES calculator can be really useful in solving quite difficult maths problems. You will be pleased to know your maths skills are improving as you work through the examples.