Section 1: The Basics
 
Note on the TI-73 Explorer™
When using the TI-73 Explorer™ version of SimCalc MathWorlds™, please note that the Y= key corresponds to F1: File; the WINDOW key corresponds to F2: View; the ZOOM key corresponds to F3: Edit; the TRACE key corresponds to F4: Tools; and the GRAPH key corresponds to F5: Connect.
 
Applications Menu
Turn on the calculator and press the APPS Key to display the Applications Menu. Select MthWrlds and press the ENTER Key.
 


On the left, are the Welcome screens for MathWorlds.
 
Once you have stepped through the screens, you will be placed into Animation Mode. Your screen should look similar to the one on the left.
 
Note
The Welcome screens will appear when you have SCSTART.8xv loaded onto your calculator. However, if you do not have SCSTART.8xv loaded, you will be provided with a list of available activities.
 
An example of a list of activities is illustrated here. Use the cursor keys to select which activity you want to run. All our activities are accompanied by a set of curriculum materials.
 
When working Offline, the F1: File Menu will automatically open and Activity will be selected. Press Enter to view a list of activities on your calculator. These activities are called appvars and need to be loaded with the application.
 
F1: File: Save allows you to save your work to a separate slot in the File Menu. These activities are stored to archive RAM and are appvars that can be linked to other calculators.
 
F1: File: About offers information about your version of SimCalc MathWorlds™ and group and count-off number information during a connected classroom. It also indicates whether you are working Online (connected to a hub that talks to the teacher's computer) or Offline (not connected).
 
Press F1: File, then select Exit and press ENTER to exit the application. In certain screens, you will need to press 2nd QUIT [MODE] first before you can use the F1 key. Another 2nd QUIT [MODE] will also Exit MathWorlds.
 


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