What's a good scientific calculator for sixth grader?

[zokudu]

Just get an Iphone and app

http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/calculators-for-iphone

They're not going to be allowed to use a phone during class. Even if it was just for a calculator.

 

[AstroManLuca]

Just get an Iphone and app

http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/calculators-for-iphone

Yeah, there aren't any 6th grade classes that would allow phones to be used in class.

Also, buying an iPhone for a 6th grader? Is that what parents are doing these days? D:

 

[Chaotic42]

I'd just get an el-cheapo one from a big-box store. Then I'd fuss at the school for requiring a calculator. Calculators should be banned from school until the junior year of college.

Yes, I'm serious.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Ti 83 silver edition. You will use it throughout high school and college

 

[IronWing]

Wow, I actually had one of those TI-30 pictured there until it took a dive from my desk in high school. I feel old now.

They used to overheat if you left them on too long. I think they had a coal chute on one side.

 

[bbhaag]

I have a son entering sixth grade as well this year. Did your district set a standard on the school supplies list? Better double check before you buy just in case it's not right. Would hate for you to spend the money on the wrong one.:thumbsdown:

The one we have to get is called the TI 30XIIS calculator but it's probably different for each district. I think it's around $17 on Amazon or they sell it for $5 at registration here.

 

[lxskllr]

I gave my daughter one of my old HP48GXs. RPN's the only sane choice for real work, and she sees what a real calc looks like.

 

[BladeVenom]

They're not going to be allowed to use a phone during class. Even if it was just for a calculator.

How about a tablet? Carrying around a calculator nowadays just seems so outdated and primitive. Might as well get a slide rule.

 

[lxskllr]

How about a tablet? Carrying around a calculator nowadays just seems so outdated and primitive. Might as well get a slide rule.

A touchscreen will never do if you need a serious calculator. Like tablets and phones in general, they work in a pinch, but aren't suitable for serious work.

 

[Excelsior]

I've always been partial to this model of the TI-30. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000JBNX

I used one from 6th grade until I got an 84 in high school.

I had this - actually I probably still do. Worked fine.