CALCULATOR CHAOS!
Task
Introduction
Process
Step 1:  Discuss with your partner how the student came up with two different answers using her calculator and Mr. Shaw's calculator.  If you are having problems, go to step 2.

Step 2:  Visit the following websites to learn about the calculators Mr. Shaw and his student were using.

First, try this activity. Try to come up with a way that the calculator works in this game.   Click on the link below.
Activity Link

Step 3:  Practice working out the following problems using the two different calculators.  Click on the links to access the different calculators.

a)  4 + 2 x 6 = _____  or ____

b)  12 - 4 x 2 = ____ or ____

c)  14 - 6 / 2 = ____ or _____

Mr. Shaw's Calculator
Student's Calculator
Task
Evaluation
Conclusion
Webquests
Home
Step 4:  Use a writing wheel to prewrite your draft.  When completed, turn it into Mr. Shaw to be checked and revised.

Your draft should have:
*the person's name and address the letter is being written to
*introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs
*greeting and closing
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