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A Worthy Graphing Calc: TI-83
by KnightRT | Jul 20 '01
Pros: Powerful programming capabilities, logical control setup, very capable, popular in schools
Cons: Recently eclipsed by TI-83 Plus, not suited for more advanced classes
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It's actually rather limited in college as well (Reply to this comment)
by KnightRT
My Calc/II teachers disallowed all calculators on tests, graphing or otherwise. Between 8th and 11th grade the 83 is incredibly useful, but as you mentioned, it isn't designed to be a substitute for learning.
David I
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Aug 22 '01
11:16 pm PDT
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I've found only specialized (Reply to this comment)
by firstcontact21
Higher Level computer, tech and electronics courses allow you to use these kind of programmable calculators. At least in Canada.
I've found in Canada, when you're in High School, and even pre-calculus and introductory calculus courses you can only use a basic calculator as the argument goes, not everyone can afford fancier graphing calculators. They don't discourage you from buying one to use when doing homework - but on exams and in class assignments I've found they're not allowed.
The second reason they aren't allowed goes like this - most teachers want you to have a firm knowledge of how to do pre-calc and algebra in your head, with a normal calculator as a back-up only guide for checking to see if you're on the right track. Once you have a firm foundation in the basics, then you can upgrade to fancier calculators to help save time as you get into harder, higher level stuff - but the key being you still have a solid grounding of the introductory stuff.
So be careful before you buy! Check with your instructor first to be sure you can use it, otherwise it may not be worth the investment.
When I took a digital electronics and computer science courses, they did allow the use of fancier, programmable calculators, as it made the work a lot easier. But again, it depends on the instructor!
Anyway, great review, TI does make good calculators all around. I've had the pleasure of using both their scientific lines of calculators and their business line. But I just wanted to put that tidbit in cause that's what I've found even with basic graphing calculators - they are a no-no in most places in Canada.
Take care, and keep writing!
- Steve =)
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Aug 18 '01
12:57 am PDT
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