Numbers for iPad (iOS 5): formula entry problem

Whenever I attempt to work with a formula-cell in Numbers, the large, on-screen number-pad pops-up, overlapping the text-entry bar. I undersand that the normal opperation is for the num-pad to "push" the text-entry bar upwards, so that the text-entry bar remains visible, above the num-pad. In my case, the num-pad is simply opening above the text-bar.
Of course, this makes it impossible to see the formula as I type. I have tried formatting the cell as "text", and then selecting the "equal sign" button. The result is the same: the num-pad pops-up, overlapping the text-bar.
I am using an Apple Wireless Keyboard, but the problem persists whether I am using the touch-screen or the physical keyboard. Pressing the eject button on the keyboard has no effect: the enourmous keypad remains, obstructing my view of the text-entry field.
How do I hide the number pad?
Can I force the text-entry bar to re-align itself with the num-pad?

I have found that the 'split keyboard', which I've been using lately, was causing this behavior. Switching back to the standard keyboard arrangement has eliminated the problem.

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