Good Graphing Calculator for School

[Mr_Adam]

Which of these calculators do you think would be best for me during my junior year? I need a graphing calculator for Trig/ Pre - Calculus, and it needs to be able to do all the things a basic scientific calculator would do, for Physics.

 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007647%20600000118&IsNodeId=1&name=Graphing%20Calculator

(This should be sorted by lowest price, I'm trying to save =P)

 

I'm thinking this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16844104009

 

but I don't want to end up with a piece of junk, if I'd be better off getting something from T.I.

 

Thanks a ton!

[Kimberly]

Honestly when teachers usually give you instructions to how to put things into your calculator, they're using TI 84's. I would just get the standard one, look for it on sale at target or walmart right now.

[champion]

These are the norm at my school, they're kind of pricey but they're good quality. I haven't ever even used any other graphing calculators, but this one pretty much does everything you'll need.

[All_Is_Great]

Our school uses TI 83s and TI84s, I personally think they're very easy to use and is a good investment for 100 something dollars for your high school years.

[Peregrine]

The above TI-84s are the standard for my college aswell, however I own a TI-89 Titanium.

 

Unfortunately, due to it's inherit godliness (being able to differentiate/integrate and other calculus goodness for you), it isn't allowed in most Calculus classes. If you're planning to take a Calc class (pre-calc doesn't count) later on, you may want to consider that.

 

Also, don't get a calculator with a QWERTY-type keyboard - CollegeBoard and other testing organizations don't allow it as it practically encourages the student to store notes in their calculator.

 

 

(If this info on the TI-89 isn't the case with other TIFer's education experiences, let the OP know.)

[Gradeskip]

I use a TI 84+ and its awesome :) Faster and more memory than the 84 but it costs a lil more.

[das1330]

The TI-83/84 is standard issue for most math until you get to higher levels where the TI-89 takes over - but that's quite a bit beyond precalc. If you want a very powerful calculator that requires little thinking look for a TI Nspire CAS calculator; CAS stands for computer algebra system and it allows you to put full equations into the calculator for it to solve.

 

 

To sum up, TI-84 or Nspire for your needs. I can honestly say that I have never seen anyone use anything other then a Texas instruments graphing calculator.

[Mr_Adam]

Ok, thanks for the help. Looks like I'll op for the standard and known, rather than leap with something foreign. Thanks a lot!

[The Runar]

I also ordered a TI-84+ for school, great to hear they're good :)