Is a TI-83+ good enough for highschool-college? Alg2, trig, calulus, and what evers next
Can i add those programs and games to it?
Can i add those programs and games to it?
Is a TI-83+ good enough for highschool-college?
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Yep as long as the course allows.
Heck if it allows a TI-92, you might appreciate it
I think most institutions are trying to go for a balance of with/without calculator sections in their courses so it's a good idea to have on hand.
You might want to check with the course instructor and see if they will be working with a certain calculator, it'd be far less hassle to have the same model yourself in case you have questions.
Heck if it allows a TI-92, you might appreciate it
I think most institutions are trying to go for a balance of with/without calculator sections in their courses so it's a good idea to have on hand.
You might want to check with the course instructor and see if they will be working with a certain calculator, it'd be far less hassle to have the same model yourself in case you have questions.
I'm in Advanced Algebra 2/Trig and the TI-83+ is perfect. It's functional and easy to use.
Not to mention you can put a crapload of games on them in case you get bored in class.
Not to mention you can put a crapload of games on them in case you get bored in class.
i bought the ti-83+ from staples.com $100-$30(coupon)=70 plus tax, free shipping,
and Ti has a deal that when u buy a ti83+ or 89, you get a free ti-grpahlink cable
and Ti has a deal that when u buy a ti83+ or 89, you get a free ti-grpahlink cable
If you already have an 83, just keep it, but if you are going to buy a new one anyway, get at least an 85 (more memory, more functions).
im not with an infinate supply of cash, so i got the 83+, i talked to a few teachers and they say all u need is a 82
a ti83 should get you thru calc at least (for me it did). i gave it to my bro and my dad helped pay some for a ti89 (got it off e-bay for $110.. heh, probably stolen). It sure it helpful in calc (takin it again in college to make sure i got things down.. but it ain't happenin.. heh).. it do's them integrals then again, we never really used calcs in calc too much.. except to do simple math.. the stuff i always screw up on test :|
then again, we never really used calcs in calc too much.. except to do simple math.. the stuff i always screw up on test :|My brother uses my TI-83+ for AP Stats and AP Calc and I use his TI85. I really don't need a calc for geometry but the 83 and 83+ have a much better stats package than the 85. I think it's a great calculator, the flash memory is nice too.
Yes you can add programs and games. You will need a link cable. They are easy to make a homemade one and cost about ~$5 in materials. That's the parallel port one but there is a serial one and more complicated ones.
edit: Not sure if your school is like mine, but all the math teachers have 83+'s and know how to use those.
Yes you can add programs and games. You will need a link cable. They are easy to make a homemade one and cost about ~$5 in materials. That's the parallel port one but there is a serial one and more complicated ones.
edit: Not sure if your school is like mine, but all the math teachers have 83+'s and know how to use those.
It's a good calc for high school and first year calulus/algebra. After that you might want to think about something more powerfull. I'm using an HP48G and I love it. The TI-89 and 92 are good too.
Some institutions have specific requirements so that everyone in the class has the same calculater. I had a TI-86, and had to borrow an 83 just to take the course. It's a load of sh!t, but it's how it works. Whatever you get will be wrong, so don't worry about it.
I used a TI83 for all my high school and college math classes just fine. Algebra, Geomatry, Algebra II, Pre Calc, And Maths 231 & 232 (discrete), 251 & 252 (calc), and 245 (crap).
Got this 89 for $129 at Best Buy. Now I can't go back and use an 86/83, too clunky . Hi-res calculator, ohhhhh yeah.
...plus the fact that it solves equations for you. Saved my butt a few times.
. Hi-res calculator, ohhhhh yeah....plus the fact that it solves equations for you. Saved my butt a few times.
If you're a Comp. Sci. or Math major, I would recommend staying with the simplest calculator you can stand until you get through Calc. III and Differential Equations. A TI that can do integrals may seem nice when you're doing your homework, but you'll learn so much more if you don't depend on your calculator! Personally, I purchased a TI-92 right before I took Calc. III. It made the course so easy that I felt like I was cheating the whole time. Sadly, I don't remember much from that class either.
So I would say, yes, a TI-83+ is actually more than you'll even need to get through high school and college. In fact, if you're an actuary, the only thing you'll be able to use is a very basic, non-graphing calculator
Oh, and yes you can play games on the TI-83+. You'll need a link cable to d/l them from your computer though. Games on your calculator are bad too. You'll find yourself playing them instead of paying attention in class. Trust me
So I would say, yes, a TI-83+ is actually more than you'll even need to get through high school and college. In fact, if you're an actuary, the only thing you'll be able to use is a very basic, non-graphing calculator
Oh, and yes you can play games on the TI-83+. You'll need a link cable to d/l them from your computer though. Games on your calculator are bad too. You'll find yourself playing them instead of paying attention in class. Trust me
Yes a Ti-83 should be fine. I have been using a Ti-85 since my junior year of high school(I'm now a junior at Texas A&M). Anyways, once you get to college you will begin to use more software based math packages for your courses(Assuming your going into more of a technical major). At Texas A&M, I use Maple, MatLab, and MATHCad alot in my Mechanical Engineering courses....
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Justin M.
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wow, i thought no one would mention the HP48G series of cards until i read one down the list
i vote for the HP48G,GX, or G+...haven't tried the HP49. it's takes awhile to get used with the RPN style of entering stuff, but it's really powerful. i've used it since my freshman year in college (grad student now), but I don't use it as much, since adv courses in comp eng don't need it. i used it extensively in my ee undergrad work
i vote for the HP48G,GX, or G+...haven't tried the HP49. it's takes awhile to get used with the RPN style of entering stuff, but it's really powerful. i've used it since my freshman year in college (grad student now), but I don't use it as much, since adv courses in comp eng don't need it. i used it extensively in my ee undergrad work
I own both the TI-83 and the TI-89 and I think you'd REALLY be better off going with the TI-89. It's just a better/more advanced calculator that can do a lot more stuff (expecially for calculus, algebra doesn't require quite as much functionality).
<< I purchased a TI-92 right before I took Calc. III. It made the course so easy that I felt like I was cheating the whole time. Sadly, I don't remember much from that class either. >>
It's not like you will ever use that crap after you take the course. You might be doing a few integrals in your physics class or something, but that's where a TI-89 comes in handy
But that is if your teach allows you to use calculators at all on tests.
<< It's not like you will ever use that crap after you take the course. You might be doing a few integrals in your physics class or something, but that's where a TI-89 comes in handy >>
That's what I thought. But guess what? I'll be using high-level calculus at my job on a daily basis along with statistics, discrete math, and all the mad programming skillz that I learned. I got a sweet job
That's what I thought. But guess what? I'll be using high-level calculus at my job on a daily basis along with statistics, discrete math, and all the mad programming skillz that I learned. I got a sweet job
In my experiance, don't go HP. It is a novelty if you can get any help with them from a Math department... let alone programs from books etc. They all consider the TI-81 defacto and TI-85 next in line.
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