Exam Mode and Exam LED
Use Press-to-Test to manage exams using TI graphing calculators.
The examiner will tell you when to set your calculator in exam mode.
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Press-to-Test is a three-key sequence to place the TI-82 Advanced Edition Python in the allowed state for an exam. |
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The Exam LED will blink amber when you have properly set the calculator up for the exam. |
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You can create TI-Basic programs during the exam. |
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Deletes all RAM and Archive files with exceptions: |
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Retains TI-developed Apps. |
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Disables Pics, Images, and Program variables. |
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Sets Mode settings to default. |
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Using Press-to-Test Mode
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Turn the calculator OFF. |
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Press and hold down the ‘, Í and É keys, and then release. |
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The RESET OPTIONS screen displays. |
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Press OK to first validate any loaded TI Apps and then set up the exam mode. When validation and test mode setup is complete, the confirmation screen will display. |
Note: A validation screen may display when entering Exam Mode. Please wait while the files are validated.
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Press any key to place the calculator in test mode. |
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Exam LED will blink amber. |
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A blue status bar is shown on the TI-82 Advanced Edition Python when in and . |
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All variables, including AppVars, stored in RAM and in archived memory are deleted. |
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Pic & Image Vars are disabled. |
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In memory management (y L ), disabled files will display with the not equal sign. |
Bringing a Calculator Out of Exam Mode
You can re-enable all disabled calculator files by using one of the following methods:
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Use TI Connect™ CE Actions > Calculatrices Couleur : quitter le Mode Examen to quit the exam mode on any connected graphing calculator. You may also send a calculator file to the connected graphing calculator to quit from exam mode. |
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Link two TI-82 Advanced Edition Python graphing calculators using a unit-to-unit USB cable and then transfer a file by using y 8, ENVOYER RECEVOIR. |
To clear a calculator of files created during an exam:
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Turn off the calculator while in exam mode. |
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"Re-Press-to-Test" - press and hold down the ‘, Í and É keys, and then release. |
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Select OK when you see the Reset Verification Screen. The calculator is now "clean." |
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Tip: To preserve battery life, quit Exam Mode Press-to-Test after the exam using TI Connect™ CE.
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