<p>I used a TI 83+ all through precalc and AP Calc BC and it’s turned out fine for me. I haven’t taken AP Stats yet, but I have friends who did well with the TI83+ there also. I hardly ever used any of the applications or programs on it, and most of them I didn’t know how to use anyway. A fancy calculator isn’t going to save you if you don’t know how to do the work, so I think almost any of the calculators already mentioned would work fine as long as you took the time to learn how to use it effectively. </p>
<p>Keep in mind that there are certain capabilities that your calculator is expected to have for the exam, and these few are the only ones that, in general, will get credit. For example, if you had an FRQ that required the numerical calculation of a definte integral, you may plug the integral into your calculator (as long as you show the equation you are plugging in) and use that answer to recieve credit for the problem. On the other hand, however, is another example: Let’s say there was an FRQ asking you to use Euler’s Method (you will learn what this is if you don’t already know). I downloaded a program on my calculator that allows me to plug in numbers and use Euler’s Method to solve it automatically. On the exam, however, you would not get credit for simply writing the numbers you plugged in and the answer. </p>
<p>I’m not sure what capabilities would be advantageous for AP Stats, but I believe you would still be fine with any recommended calculator.</p>
<p>[The</a> College Board’s AP Calculus Calculator Policy](<a href=“AP Exams Calculator Policy – AP Students | College Board”>AP Exams Calculator Policy – AP Students | College Board)</p>