Graphing Calculator

ApWorld · 07-05-2005, 06:24 PM

Hi. What would you say is the best graphing calculator for Math B? Thanks.

bigdreamscj · 07-05-2005, 06:29 PM

Math B? Could you clarify what that class is?

ShadowOfAnEnigma · 07-05-2005, 06:32 PM

I personally like the TI-89 Titanium. It is a mega-machine and can do anything! However, I don’t know anything about the class to which you are referring. The TI-89 may well be overkill, but it is only a bit more expensive than lesser models and should carry you through college math easily. If you are looking to buy a new calculator, I would go for it. If you would be replacing another graphing calculator, it may or may not be worth upgrading.

ApWorld · 07-05-2005, 06:37 PM

I believe it's the course right before precalculus with things such as trigonometric functions.

ShadowOfAnEnigma · 07-05-2005, 06:40 PM

Then the TI-89 would definitely be overkill for that class. However, I still think it would be a wise investment that would serve you well throughout a great many courses.

gexxman · 07-05-2005, 06:42 PM

My school only allows to use the TI-83+ for both Math A and Math B.

ApWorld · 07-05-2005, 06:45 PM

Ah, so if I can't use the TI-89, what is best? TI-73, TI-83+, or TI-84+?

gexxman · 07-05-2005, 07:01 PM

You don't need anything more powerful than Ti-83+, personally it is a perfect balance of functionality and learning curve.

ApWorld · 07-05-2005, 07:07 PM

Alright, thanks.

gcf101 · 07-06-2005, 03:19 AM

It makes sense to go to a book store and compare two books: "ti83 ..." and "ti84 for dummies".
You'll see what ti84 has that ti83 does not, and then you can decide/ask advice whether you need those extra features.
Also, look up this:
http://education.ti.com/downloads/pdf/us/graphing.pdf

Spartan Pho3nix · 07-06-2005, 03:48 AM

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You don't need anything more powerful than Ti-83+, personally it is a perfect balance of functionality and learning curve.

Lies. The answer to any question invovling "Which calculator should I buy" is, 99% of the time, the ti-89 (and when it's not...it's usually an HP).

gexxman · 07-06-2005, 11:08 AM

For the Math in Math B, it is totally unecessary to buy the Ti-89.

Spartan Pho3nix · 07-06-2005, 11:52 AM

But why not have an 89 anyways? It's just easier.

ampersand · 07-06-2005, 12:14 PM

IMO, if you plan on taking calculus in the future and can afford it, go with the 89. But if everyone else at your school uses the 83+, you may have to figure out a few things on your own (just something to consider).

gcf101 · 07-06-2005, 10:47 PM

I agree.
I love my ti89 (I also have ti83+ and ti84+ silver, and a couple of plain scientific casios and sharps for simpler things), but it's a total overkill for the math below calculus.

It's like, if you need a bike to ride two blocks to school, you can buy a mountain beast with shocks and all the whistles, but why?

On a side note: when you don't agree with somebody's opinion, there is no need to bash it as lies.