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Maths · AQA Paper 2

Calculator Skills

Using Your Calculator

Setting the calculator up, entering calculations in the right order, and using the power, standard form and inverse trigonometry keys.

  • Calculator mode The setting that decides how the calculator works, such as degrees.
  • Brackets Symbols that show which part of a calculation is worked out first.
  • Standard form A way to write numbers as a × 10^n with 1 \le a < 10.
A grid of twelve scientific calculator keys with a short description under each one, such as fractions, powers, brackets, standard form, trigonometry and the last answer.