GED Calculator: Order of Operations (0.5, Adv, # 16,21 & 1.0, Exp, # 6o)

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Learn all about the GED calculator on my website www.lightandsaltlearning.org/0-crucial-ged-basics/using-the-ged-calculator

[@marymc333333]

You have a great way of encouraging people. I’m glad to know there are kind teachers like you out there 💜 -Mary

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Thank you, Mary! For many GED students, that is what they need the most- a little encouragement!

[@aprilfielder9411]

She sure does took my anxiety about this calculator away with words☺️

[@lunamae5800]

I just found your channel & I can tell you’re gonna be a life saver 🥰

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Yay! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@jakehall1126]

Omg thank you so much you made this so easy to to understand I regret everyday not paying attention to when they showed us how to use the calculator cause that all it is omg that was like a relief

[@LightandSaltLearning]

You are so welcome and, yes!, the calculator sure does make your life easier on the GED.

[@daniellefabunmi1917]

This is exactly what I was looking for!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Yay!

[@JennySujey]

thanks for posting this, I'm studying for the GED math test and will be taking it next week and I'm learning to use the calculator.

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Good luck on your test!

[@JennySujey]

@@LightandSaltLearning thank you

[@hunterchio8460]

For real I really cant tell you how much this has helped! Thank you so much for literally being the ONLY one to get straight to the point and thank you for not confusing me by using stupid freaking metaphors the math ged is rigged af if I knew about this the last 4 times I spent my last 37 dollars to take the damn test I would've passed

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Hey, Hunter. If calc skills are your issue, please check out all the resources on this page of my website. You'll be better prepared for the next time! Happy learning! www.lightandsaltlearning.org/0-crucial-ged-basics/using-the-ged-calculator

[@sheritfacey4529]

Thank you so much, your videos are helping a lot for my GED preparation!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Yay! So glad you're finding them helpful. Happy learning!

[@Forever-gd7vs]

who else couldn't stop laughing every time she called the long algebraic equations ugly or disgusting? her reaction was so true lmao

[@johnnyjoestar9337]

Thanks for posting these videos, I am a GED graduate because of it!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

YES!!!! Thank you for sharing this with me and CONGRATULATIONS!

[@Gaby_Mukbang]

Thank you very much! I'm heading to my GED Math test 2 hours later. Love ya bye! Edit: I passed with 160 score Update: I passed all the subjects 5 months ago, got my diploma now preparing for my SATs

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Good luck!!

[@Gaby_Mukbang]

@@LightandSaltLearning hello there. 😊. I passed with 160 score

[@LightandSaltLearning]

YES!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats! That is no shabby score!

[@jaegloria2538]

Hello. Congratulations 🎉 did the calculator actually help with the algebra questions? Or did you do it without the calculator

[@Gaby_Mukbang]

@@jaegloria2538 Hello. Thanks, actually it helped with some algebra, they give you more of math problems instead of pure algebra

[@yassine9321]

I just love the way how you explain, easy breezy ❤️ thank you

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Happy to help!

[@brandonsuire9601]

you are a great educator my lady !

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Thank you!

[@Jehovah011]

Thank you sooo much!!! Great straight forward explanation

[@LightandSaltLearning]

You're very welcome!

[@FirSquadKidz]

i had no idea i could even do this! thank you for showing me this!!!!!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

I love that! You are so welcome!

[@2uangeleyes]

I came across your vid just in time thks you're awesome

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Glad I could help!

[@LOVE6374]

Thanks you are the best!!!!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Thank you, Erica!

[@blackdoegirl389]

This helped me so much. Thank you!!!🙏🏽💙

[@LightandSaltLearning]

So glad you found the video helpful! Happy learning!

[@Barbie-dh6cf]

Yes gurl im taking my ged test soon and i need prayers and preparation this is my last test 😊✨

[@LightandSaltLearning]

How exciting! Let me know if you get stuck on anything!

[@Barbie-dh6cf]

@@LightandSaltLearning i will i have alot of issues with word problems..i honestly want to know the key tips

[@LightandSaltLearning]

@@Barbie-dh6cf I've got an entire unit designed to help with word problems on the Crash Course. Each lesson page contains a full length class video, links to leveled practice assignments with answers, and tons of GED style example problem videos. sites.google.com/view/gedmathcrashcourse/interpreting-word-problems

[@sandrabollard5390]

Thank you so very much, this is so so helpful

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Glad it was helpful!

[@b4yonce]

Does it also do inequalities?

[@btsmith21]

What is the program you're using to display the calculations and button input? I've used it before but don't remember the name of it. I want to suggest it for use at my new school. Thanks!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

I bought that from the Texas Instruments website. It's their official online calc software, but this is the older version. I no longer have access to it since I left my college and the new version I use doesn't look quite the same :)

[@Lostsymbol3333]

Great video! Could you do a video on % problems using the calculator? Thank you.

[@LightandSaltLearning]

They are on the way!

[@vexbomer]

thank you so much for the help!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

You are so welcome! Happy learning!

[@Crystal-45369]

I am so greatful for you!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Thank you, Christina!

[@Crystal-45369]

@@LightandSaltLearning You're a blessing to us all. ❤

[@LightandSaltLearning]

@@Crystal-45369 Thank you, Christina!

[@jeffaugustin3433]

Very helpful thank u!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

I am so glad! You're welcome!

[@barinit]

do you know if any of the functions are locked when using the online calculator. i am doing the test online. just wondering if the mode button is locked. i tried using it on the calculator practice on the ged website and it doesn't work

[@LightandSaltLearning]

The only free practice apps of the calc are very limited. However, when you take the real test, the online calculator you have access to should work exactly like the real calc with no limitations or restrictions.

[@barinit]

@@LightandSaltLearning perfect thank you. This helps a lot

[@mollymal9690]

Do you need to bring your own calculator?

[@LightandSaltLearning]

No. An on screen calculator will be provided to you. Some testing centers even offer handhelds. Others require you to bring your own if you'd like to use the handheld version. To be sure of the policy, contact the testing center where you plan to schedule.

[@mollymal9690]

@@LightandSaltLearning thank you very much

[@jacihenry116]

Hi I’m taking a HISET course now at my community college at BPCC & I was wondering if we will have to show our work for these types of problems on the actual test or if we just need to show we can get the correct answers using the calculator?

[@LightandSaltLearning]

You only have to get correct answers. And, FYI, the HiSET doesn't necessarily use this calculator. In most cases, you will have a simple four function calc (add, subtraxt, multiply, divide). Here is the info from the HiSET testing service on the calculator Calculators "You'll have a calculator for the Mathematics subtest. If you're taking the paper-delivered test, your test center will give you a handheld calculator. If you're taking the computer-delivered test, it will be on-screen. Please note the subtest does not require a calculator; however, the decision for the type of calculator used is up to your state."

[@thomastammaro693]

I had to slow you down to 75% speed but it worked! Thank you!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

One of these days I'll learn to speak a little more slowly. Hahaha. Glad you found it useful anyway!

[@alejandralopez2016]

Thank u thank you

[@LoganCampbell-p8m]

Where is the less than and greater than button located

[@LightandSaltLearning]

There isn't one. The calculator performs operations. For example it can add numbers, or multiply numbers. But those symbols are not operations, things to DO with numbers. Those are relationships. They just say this is bigger than that or this is less than that.

[@crackseller321]

Thank you sooooooooooo much

[@LightandSaltLearning]

You're welcome!

[@ruthafuaserwaah1644]

Can you please tell me of there is a way to use the equal to sign without pressing the enter like for example P= 2/4=50%

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Looks like you are looking to do conversions (changing from one equivalent form of a number to another, such as fractions to percents). Here is a video on conversions with your TI30XS kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHSXfWuuYpZ2mac

[@melissad.williams4843]

Where did you get this digital version of the calculator please? I am a GED teacher and I need one for online class. Thanks!!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

I purchased the software from the Texas Instruments website. It's a little pricy but well worth it, in my opinion, for the benefit it gives students.

[@tobiernotobie]

Can you use the TI-30XIIS for the GED test or does it have to be only this one?

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Although they are similar in many ways, they are not identical. The only calc you will be able to use on the GED is the TI30XS Multiview.

[@tobiernotobie]

@@LightandSaltLearning When I went to my GED classes here in Tennessee they only let you use the casio fx 260 solar and they provide it for you during your test. I guess it depends on where you are. Thank you!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

@@tobiernotobie That is the calc for the old GED test. Was this before 2014? When they gave you the calc, was it for the official GED test, the TABE test in class, or the HiSET or TASC? I promise, the only authorized calc for the current GED is the TI30XS Multiview. If your testing center is giving out another, they are in violation of testing policies and could lose their contract to administer the test.

[@chrisjones2597]

Wow you are amazing!! Is it this easy to use for most problems or does it get more complex??

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Yay! Glad the videos are helping. You are able to use this calculator while working on any word problems, algebra, or geometry the GED throws your way. This is at the higher end of the complexity that we need for the calc, so you shouldn't see it get much more complicated than this. Does that answer your question?

[@robinettegardley8126]

This is very helpful,thank you

[@LightandSaltLearning]

I am so glad! You're welcome.

[@estelleventer3717]

Hello, sorry this may be n dum question, but when you press the "square root" button it is the same button as the " exponent button" in last example. That is just a bit confusing to me. Because when is it a square root and when is it a exponent.

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Great question! Many of the buttons on the TI do two things. The second function is written in GREEN above the button. You can access any of the GREE functions (like square root) by pressing the green "2nd" button before hitting the key. So, if I just want to square I press "x^2", but if I want square root, I hit "2nd" then "x^2". Does that make sense?

[@suesue9070]

thank you so much. I love your words "whole discusting" lol

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Hahaha! The expression does look pretty gross :)

[@mekab.3268]

Thanks you💯

[@LightandSaltLearning]

You are most welcome!

[@R_Joiner]

Thank you.

[@LightandSaltLearning]

You are welcome!

[@CherChronis]

When I did the last equation along with you I got a syntax error. Not sure why that is happening because I entered it in exactly as you did. Have any ideas why this happened?

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Yes! Most common cause of this is using the MINUS key when you should have used the NEGATIVE key.

[@HugoLopez-vc1bx]

Holy holy holy that ugly and nasty looking thing became the most beautiful thing at the end,I believe it now. Thank you!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Yay! Math can be beautiful if you have a strong foundation! Keep digging in and learning!

[@bevinwest]

This may be a crazy question but how do you know when to use the minus sign or the negative? In parentheses it’s negative and when it’s not you are subtracting? Thanks and love your videos. Preparing for math GED 😖

[@LightandSaltLearning]

This isn't a crazy question at all but a common one and one you definitely need clarity on when using your TI. As a general rule, when the _ sign is BETWEEN two numbers without any other operation being indicated (so, no multiplication for example), you should use the minus. I highly reccomend the practice of regularly reading your math aloud to better develop that understanding. Does that make sense?

[@cherilopez8305]

I keep getting the decimal answer each time I follow this. What am I doing wrong?

[@LightandSaltLearning]

I am guessing that your square root symbol either contains too much or too little. Remember to 1) Use math print mode so your input looks like mine and you don't have to worry about adding parenthesis and 2) Use the RIGHT arrow AFTER the 1 to EXIT the square root symbol BEFORE typing 7^2 OR you may be using the x root button instead of square root. It is right above the square root, so that's easy to do. If you tell me what decimal you got, I can try to pinpoint the exact mistake you made. Or snap a pic of your calc screen and send it to me at [e-mail]

[@cherilopez8305]

@@LightandSaltLearning Yes I was using the X root button instead , but I finally got it with paying close attention and watching your video. Thank you for response. Appreciate it♥️

[@LightandSaltLearning]

@@cherilopez8305 Yay! I'm so glad. You're welcome and happy learning!

[@proartwork7189]

Thank you! 🙂

[@LightandSaltLearning]

You’re welcome 😊

[@shankarkc9170]

Nice...Do you more samples ?....

[@LightandSaltLearning]

On what topic? Using the calculator?

[@dwightjacobs6067]

Thank you

[@LightandSaltLearning]

You're welcome!

[@arlenemorales1960]

hi the very last problem you im having a problem getting the answer your getting keep getting a whole expression, I checked my mode and its in mathprint . any tips, its only that last problem all my other answers are correct..... getting 6 square root 10 + 3 over 2

[@LightandSaltLearning]

I see exactly what you did. You used a NEGATIVE sign instead of minus for the - 4 inside the square root. Try using the MINUS button instead and see what happens.

[@reginawilliams6897]

💌

[@asoteico9528]

Great !

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Glad you like it!

[@kellsliving3220]

is this pemdas ?, i’m a college student i went to school last year. but i’m going again in i love learning ❤️❤️❤️♥️. i’m 24 with a disability. so i’m trying to get better at learning more

[@LightandSaltLearning]

The answer to that is kind of. "PEMDAS" as students often call it, isn't a mathematical rule at all, as some students believe. It is simply an acronym to help you remember the "ORDER OF OPERATIONS" (or when to do what when simplifying math expressions). You have two choices on the GED when on the calculator section. When faced with a multi-step expression to simplify, you either need to: 1) Know the order of operations yourself, whether you use PEMDAS, or my preference, GEMA, to remember it. OR 2) Know how to type these long expressions into your calculator correctly so the calculator can do it for you. This video is just meant to show you how to properly enter long expressions into the calculator so you can use it for that purpose. Does that make sense? If you want to go step by step yourself without the calc's help (also useful for the non-calculator section), I do recommend a review of the order of operations which you can find here www.lightandsaltlearning.org/0-math-101/order-of-operations

[@lunamae5800]

I kept getting a decimal answer at 2:56, despite entering it the exact same way you did. I don’t understand what I did wrong 🥺

[@lunamae5800]

Ohh I didn’t realize entering the exponent with the caret key would mess up my answer

[@LightandSaltLearning]

@@lunamae5800 Glad you got it figured out!

[@unknowndreamz3843]

Can I bring this calculator to the exam?

[@gabbyur3382]

For the first portion (5 questions) of the Math test we are not allowed to use the calculator. But for the rest of the test we can use the calcualtor.

[@unknowndreamz3843]

@@gabbyur3382 cool then , .thank you

[@LightandSaltLearning]

You will definitely have an on-screen version of this calculator available when you take your math, science, and social studies tests, whether you test online or in person. You can also use a handheld version if you are testing in a testing center. Some allow you to bring your own, others have them on site. Call the testing center that you plan to test at to get the full details for that center.

[@sarahduggan6319]

Found it!!

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Yay!

[@liza-marivanniekerk3600]

I'm writing my math exam in three days.

[@LightandSaltLearning]

Best of luck to you! Before testing, be sure that you practice with GED style mixed review problems, such as the packets in the Quick Review section of the Crash Course www.lightandsaltlearning.org/quick-review

[@Mooretandk]

talks too fast for me.

[@constencejones4030]

Thank you

[@LightandSaltLearning]

It's our pleasure!