Texas Instruments TI-73 Manual Book

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9/17/02
TI-73 / TI-83 Plus
SMILE Mathematics
Getting Started
Starting and Quitting the Application
How To...
Play the Minimax Game
Play the Box Game
Play the Matching Fractions Game
Play the Angle Game
Play the Rhino Game
More Information
Use On-screen Options and Menus
Delete the Application
Installation Error Messages
© 2002 Texas Instruments

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  • Page 1 TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics Getting Started Starting and Quitting the Application How To… Play the Minimax Game Play the Box Game Play the Matching Fractions Game Play the Angle Game Play the Rhino Game More Information Use On-screen Options and Menus...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    "as-is" basis. In no event shall Texas Instruments be liable to anyone for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of these materials, and the...
  • Page 3: What Is The Smile Mathematics Application

    They are “alpha” software versions. TI invites feedback from teachers and students concerning the functionality and educational value of the SMILE Mathematics App. Please send your comments and questions to concept@list.ti.com. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 3...
  • Page 4: What You Need

    In this guidebook, any information that pertains to the TI-83 Plus also pertains to the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, unless otherwise noted. Hardware and Software Note TI-73 with version 1.60 or latest version You can download a free copy of the of the Graph Explorer software latest Graph Explorer or operating system software from —or—...
  • Page 5: Where To Find Installation Instructions

    Follow the link to Flash Installation Instructions. Note The instructions in this guidebook are only for this App. If you need help using the TI-73 or TI-83 Plus, refer to its comprehensive guidebook at education.ti.com/guides. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 5...
  • Page 6: Starting And Quitting The Application

    SMILEMth SMILE Mathematics displayed. 3. Press any key to continue. The Texas Instruments version number screen is displayed. 4. Press any key to continue. The programmers’ screen is displayed. 5. Press any key to continue. The acknowledgement screen is displayed.
  • Page 7: Navigating

    To select an option from the bottom of the screen, press the graphing key directly below the option. For example, press s to rerun the information screens. o p q r s TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 7...
  • Page 8: The Minimax Game

    AAA produces a better result than the arrangement of player BBB. Player AAA: 629 + 45 = 674 Player BBB: 954 + 26 = 980 (the lower value is 674, so AAA wins) TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 8...
  • Page 9: Starting The Minimax Game

    When three letters have been chosen, press Í to confirm your choice. Three letters for the second player are entered in the same way, and then the game automatically launches. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 9...
  • Page 10: Playing The Minimax Game

    As each game ends the option to (o) the game or QUIT PLAY (p) is selected from the on-screen option at the AGAIN bottom of the screen. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 10...
  • Page 11: Addition And Subtraction

    Press TRY AGAIN on-screen option and enter a new answer for that calculation. You have three chances to input the correct answer before the correct answer is displayed. Indicates wrong result. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 11...
  • Page 12: Multiplication And Division

    MAXIMUM . Press Í to confirm your selection. NUMBER In this example, Player AAA arrived at the bigger result. If both players arrive at the same result, press the DRAW? option. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 12...
  • Page 13: The Box Game

    The game can be played using either integer values, decimal values, or negative values, according to the options selected. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 13...
  • Page 14: Starting The Box Game

    | or ~ to move the cursor between the positions for each letter. When three letters have been chosen, press Í to confirm your choice. The game automatically launches. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 14...
  • Page 15: Playing The Box Game

    If a value cannot be placed as required, press { to discard that value. A tally of the number of discarded values is shown under BIN on the screen. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 15...
  • Page 16 Pressing any key clears the message and the option to QUIT the game or (p) is selected from the on-screen PLAY AGAIN options at the bottom of the screen. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 16...
  • Page 17: The Matching Fractions Game

    (quarters) with two of these parts shaded. The second diagram shows the same bar divided into six equal parts (sixths) this time with three of these parts shaded. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 17...
  • Page 18: Viewing Help In Matching Fractions

    • produces new fraction values for all positions not RESELECT already selected. After you press three times to see RESELECT four sets of fractions, the round ends. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 18...
  • Page 19: Starting The Matching Fractions Game

    LEVEL 2 SELECT A LEVEL depending on the degree of challenge required. 3. Next, from the screen enter three letters to INPUT PLAYER NAME show as your identification during the game. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 19...
  • Page 20: Entering Player Names

    General information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen. This includes the round number, the set of fractions reached within that round, the three letters identifying the player, and the score so far this game. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 20...
  • Page 21: Scoring

    After five rounds, an option screen offers the following choices: • Replay at same level • Change to different level • Quit Scoring displays the points per set of equivalent fractions correctly chosen in a round. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 21...
  • Page 22: The Angle Game

    1. Introduction — an interactive demonstration of how angles are drawn within the Angle game. 2. Estimation — the player estimates the size of a given angle. 3. Challenge — the player creates an angle of a specified size. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 22...
  • Page 23: Viewing The Introduction

    Press Í or the on-screen (q) option and an angle of DRAW the requested size is draw on the screen. Pressing (o) returns you to the menu. QUIT SELECT A MODE TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 23...
  • Page 24: Playing The Angle Game

    The 160° is drawn to show the difference between the estimate and the actual (125°) angle. A comment on the estimate appears in the Summary box, and asks you to press TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 24...
  • Page 25: Challenge

    The target angle is 165º. starts the drawing process. A rotating arm starts to sweep out an angle. 2. Press when you judge the angle to be close to the target STOP value. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 25...
  • Page 26 The correct position for 165° is drawn and labeled. The summary box reports the error, 40°, The final position and provides the of the estimated comment TOO SMALL angle is measured as 125°. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 26...
  • Page 27 5. It gives a measure of the average performance for that game. allows you to either replay this or another activity, or QUIT MODE to quit the Challenge mode. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 27...
  • Page 28: Scoring

    Each score earns a star. At the end of the EXCELLENT GOOD game, the device displays the number of EXCELLENT GOOD stars earned. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 28...
  • Page 29: The Rhino Game

    When you reach the last screen, (q) option appears. You can either see the DEMO demonstration or quit the Help screens and play the game. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 29...
  • Page 30: Demonstration

    The demonstration then marks, with an “x”, all possible positions for the rhino, based on that information. When the demonstration has finished, press any key to play Rhino. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 30...
  • Page 31: Playing The Rhino Game

    The screen shows the coordinates that you chose and the number of blocks, which is the rhino’s distance from that position. The number of blocks is also displayed on the grid, at the selected position. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 31...
  • Page 32 In this game the Rhino is 11 blocks away from the position (8,2). First the 11 shows on the grid, then when any key is pressed it is replaced by the + symbol. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 32...
  • Page 33 Press any key to see the rhino, then (s) to return to the menu. QUIT SELECT AN OPTION From here you can either play again or quit the game. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 33...
  • Page 34: Deleting The Application

    1. Press y L to display the menu. MEMORY 2. Select Mem Mgmt/Del 3. Select Apps 4. Move the cursor to SMILEMth 5. Press {. A confirmation message is displayed. 6. Select to delete the application. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 34...
  • Page 35: Installation Error Messages

    This problem is usually associated with the unit-to-unit cable and its connection between the devices. Make sure the cable is firmly inserted in the link port of each device. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 35...
  • Page 36: Communication Error

    • Verify that the correct cable type is selected in the software link settings. • Verify that the correct communications port (Com Port) is selected in the software link settings. (This does not apply if using the USB port and TI Connect software.) TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 36...
  • Page 37: Archive Full

    TI Connect or TI-GRAPH LINK software for the TI-73. You can reload it to the TI-73 later using TI Connect or TI-GRAPH LINK software. See Appendix B in the TI-73 or TI-83 Plus guidebook, which can be obtained from education.ti.com/guides. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App...
  • Page 38: Checking Version Numbers And Free Space

    Checking Version Numbers and Free Space The SMILE Mathematics application is compatible with the TI-73 Graph Explorer software version 1.60 or latest version, or the TI-83 Plus operating system 1.15 or latest version. You can download a free copy of the latest Graph Explorer or operating system software from education.ti.com/softwareupdates.
  • Page 39: Verify Flash Application Version

    The version number appears on the information screen below the application name. To display the information screen, do one of the following: • Press Œ, and then select SMILEMth —or— • Select from the application’s menu. INFO SELECT A GAME TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 39...
  • Page 40: Check Amount Of Flash Application Free Space

    The SMILEMth application requires at least 32,768 bytes of ARC FREE (Flash), or two spaces, to load the application. For more information about memory and memory management, refer to the TI-83 Plus guidebook. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 40...
  • Page 41: Concept Application Evaluation License Agreement

    BY DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE AND/OR DOCUMENTATION YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS. LICENSE: Texas Instruments Incorporated (“TI”) grants you a license to use and copy the software program(s) (“License Materials”) contained on this diskette/CD/web site. You, and any subsequent user, may only use the Licensed Materials on Texas Instruments calculator products.
  • Page 42 [c](1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or in subparagraph [c](1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 42...
  • Page 43: Table Of Contents

    Enter Player Names..................9 Playing the Minimax Game ................10 Addition and Subtraction................11 Multiplication and Division................12 The Box Game....................13 Starting the Box Game................. 14 Entering Player Names ................14 TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 43...
  • Page 44 Estimation ....................24 Challenge....................25 Scoring ......................28 The Rhino Game....................29 Viewing Help....................29 Demonstration ..................... 30 Playing the Rhino Game ................31 Deleting the Application..................34 TI-73......................34 TI-83 Plus....................34 TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 44...
  • Page 45 Verify Operating System Version and ID Number......... 38 Verify Flash Application Version..............39 Check Amount of Flash Application Free Space........... 40 TI-73 ....................... 40 TI-83 Plus ....................40 Concept Application Evaluation License Agreement ......... 41 Page Reference....................43 TI-73 / TI-83 Plus SMILE Mathematics App Page 45...

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