Graphing Calculators - Casio CFX-9850 Plus vs. T183+

[bowen43]

My son (high school student) has a Casio CFX-9850GB Plus Graphing Calculator. For a honor Algebra II class his teacher suggested a T183+. Is there a material difference between the two? He's going to ask his teacher if the Casio is okay, but I thought I'd see if someone had experience with both.

Thanks.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

I'm taking that class this year and I bought the TI 83+ calculator. SOme people asked about the Casio and my teacher said she has no problem with it but with the TI, she can't give him help like the rest of the class on using it since they don't use the Casio at all. She doesn't use a Casio and so she won't be able to help with anything specific and he will still be required to learn all the material whether his calculator lets him or not.

I would reccomend letting him use that Casio since you already have it, and then buying the TI 83+ later in the year if he feels the need. Make sure he has a copy of the instructions or something that came with it to use during class.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Just talk to the teacher. The Ti's have an in\ronhold grip on the schoolsystem, but I'm sure you guys'll get around that. I think the teachers'll need to learn how to use certain functions on the calculator since they're more than likely only familiar with the Ti's . . ..

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: Jehovah
Just talk to the teacher. The Ti's have an in\ronhold grip on the schoolsystem, but I'm sure you guys'll get around that. I think the teachers'll need to learn how to use certain functions on the calculator since they're more than likely only familiar with the Ti's . . ..

Very true, the ones at my school are only familiar with the TI's and none others.

 

[leolaw]

I think it depends on what the rest of the class use, if all of them use Casio, the teacher no doubts had to learn it by herself. However, if your son is the only one who is going to use Casio, the teacher would not be happy to help him.

Thatz what I think.....Follow what most ppl use, otherwise, at ur own risk

 

[Ameesh]

just man it up and get a TI-89

 

[Imported]

All the math classes I took in high school, the teachers only knew how to use the TI calculators. A friend of mine had a Casio and ended up getting a TI after a few months. If the teacher can help your son with using the Casio, then there shouldn't be much a problem, but if now, it'd be best for either your son to learn all the equivalent features of the Casio to a TI, or get the TI.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: Ameesh
just man it up and get a TI-89

Damnit, I was going to say that, so I will just quote you again. BTW, Ti-89's are so much more functional than a Ti-83+.

Originally posted by: Ameesh
just man it up and get a TI-89

 

[MovingTarget]

Well, he shouldnt have too much of a problem. I too had a Casio of the same model. I found it easier to learn and use than the comparable ti calculator, the ti83/86. Also, it is quite a bit cheaper. I have since bought a ti-89 when i got into calculus. Until he reaches that level, I reccomend that you use the casio. Ti is not worth the trouble unless you go all out for the 89 or 92.

 

[ApacheXMD]

IMHO, you don't need a graphing calculator for algebra, honors or other wise.

-patchy

 

[fatbaby]

You do not need a graphing calculator for algebra II honors!

 

[Chaotic42]

Get a TI-86, the forgotten bastard child of the TI line. I'm one of two people that I know who has one. I like it.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Get a TI-86, the forgotten bastard child of the TI line. I'm one of two people that I know who has one. I like it.

ive seen those before, but it gave some false results on some of our Trig equations. any bugs with them?

 

[numark]

I have that exact Casio calculator, and it's lasted me through my entire high school career and I expect it to work for my later college courses as well. Apart from the programs listed in textbooks for TI's (ones that are optional and used only as examples), the Casio has been much easier to use and hasn't given me any problems. It certainly saved me in AP Calc

 

[Schadenfreude]

Hmm, how many people have Ti-85's?

I have one!

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Get a TI-86, the forgotten bastard child of the TI line. I'm one of two people that I know who has one. I like it.

ive seen those before, but it gave some false results on some of our Trig equations. any bugs with them?

I don't think so. You wouldn't happen to know what I could check with, do you?

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Jehovah
Hmm, how many people have Ti-85's?

I have one!

We used them in math class. You can link the TI-86 and 85s together for lots of mayhem.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42

Originally posted by: Jehovah
Hmm, how many people have Ti-85's?

I have one!

We used them in math class. You can link the TI-86 and 85s together for lots of mayhem.

Aren't they discontinued now? Why was that?

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Jehovah

Aren't they discontinued now? Why was that?

The 85? I think it's because the 86 was like an 85 and 83 put together. I like the 89 now. Mmm, 3D graphing.

 

[Shawn]

I have the same model Casio and it does everything I need it to. It seems to be comparable to a TI-86. Make sure you keep your manual handy though because not everything is the same as the TI-86 . I was able to figure it all out on my own though...