Step-by-step walkthrough

Basic Calculator Guide

Use this companion guide beside the interactive calculator to make sure you understand the “why” behind every click. Each section includes the classroom explanation, student-friendly language, and quick practice prompts.

Before you start

Collect the data points listed below and double-check their units. Keeping an organized “givens” list is one of the fastest ways to reduce math errors and impress exam graders.

  • sum
  • difference
  • product
  • quotient

Detailed procedure

  1. Step 1

    Enter Value A and Value B using whole numbers or decimals.

  2. Step 2

    Select the operation you want to apply from the dropdown.

  3. Step 3

    Review the live result directly beneath the inputs.

Teaching & troubleshooting tips

Can I divide by zero?

No. When the second value is zero and divide is selected the calculator returns “undefined” to highlight the invalid operation.

Does the calculator handle very large numbers?

Yes. Outputs greater than one million automatically switch to scientific notation while preserving the computed precision.

Next steps