How To Use Canvas Calculator

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Canvas is a complete academic platform that enables educators to not only share course materials but also includes a variety of useful tools. Among these tools is the Canvas calculator, which is particularly useful for students of mathematics or any course that involves solving mathematical problems. In this blog post, we will provide you with a detailed walkthrough on how to utilize the Canvas calculator effectively.

Accessing the Canvas Calculator

To start using the Canvas calculator, you first need to be logged into your Canvas account. Once logged in, navigate to your course page. The calculator is available in all quizzes where calculations are required. If the quiz or test has the calculator enabled by your instructor, you will see it on your screen ready to use.

Using the Canvas Calculator

The Canvas calculator is quite easy to use and comes with basic and scientific calculator functionalities. The basic calculator includes simple operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The scientific calculator, on the other hand, includes functions such as sine, cosine, square root, and more.

Basic Calculator Functions

Here’s a simple example of using the Canvas calculator for basic calculations:

    // To add 2 and 3, you would type:
    2 + 3 = 5

    // To subtract 3 from 7, you would type:
    7 - 3 = 4

    // To multiply 5 by 4, you would type:
    5 * 4 = 20

    // To divide 10 by 2, you would type:
    10 / 2 = 5

Note: Always make sure to click the ‘=’ button after typing your operation to get the result.

Scientific Calculator Functions

Now, let’s look at an example of using the scientific calculator functions:

    // To find the sine of 30 degrees, you would type:
    sin(30) = 0.5

    // To find the cosine of 45 degrees, you would type:
    cos(45) = 0.7071

    // To find the square root of 9, you would type:
    sqrt(9) = 3

Note: For trigonometric functions, make sure you know whether your calculator is in degrees or radians mode.

Conclusion

That’s it! Now you know how to use the Canvas calculator for both basic and scientific calculations. Remember, practice is key to becoming proficient at using this tool. So, don’t hesitate to play around with the calculator and test out different operations to get a feel for how it works. Happy calculating!