Will this be on the final exam? A brief YouTube video shows scholars how to use the table feature of a graphing calculator to find the necessary score on a final exam to achieve a specific course grade. The example uses weighted averages as part of the calculations.

Concepts

averages, statistics, writing equations, weighted averages

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class perform similar calculations using their own grades
  

Classroom Considerations

• Although the video uses a TI-84 calculator, it is easy to modify for other graphing calculators
• Pupils should be familiar with weighted averages
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows a calculator screen, so viewers see the calculator inputs
  

Cons

• Only one example and no practice problems
  

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.1