Graphing Calculator-Help

[JetBoatRich]

Part of the materials needed in My daughter's math class is a Graphing Calculator. They recommend one if these TI-83, TI-84 or TI-84 plus. Wondering who has experience with these, where is the best place to buy and which one?

[CornWater]

They are very common now.. You would probably get the best deal at Walmart, should be under $100.

[YeLLowBoaT]

All those are on the lower end of whats out there now. Does the teacher teach with a a particalur one.( get that one if they do) They all have diff syntax. If they don't, I recomend getting a ti86+( lasted thru the 1st level of calc) ti 89 is a good choice if you want it to last thru all of thier math classes( I used mine all the way thru engneering classes). anything higher then that and you can't use it for the ACT/SAT

[JetBoatRich]

The teacher listed the three, but did also say no TI-89 :)

[YeLLowBoaT]

Thats bcuz the 89 does algebra and basic calc
When does she need it? the 82-84+ have simplar syntax, but the 86/86+ does alot more. if you must get a 82- 84+ get the 84+ other wise get the 86+ the syntax is not that more complacted then the 84+ and there is alot more progies for them on the net.( get a graph link...its worth the $10 for the games...)

[hallett21]

Part of the materials needed in My daughter's math class is a Graphing Calculator. They recommend one if these TI-83, TI-84 or TI-84 plus. Wondering who has experience with these, where is the best place to buy and which one?
depending on wat class she is im a sophmore in algebra 2 and i wuld use the 84 plus. sooner or later ull need it mina as well buy one insteaad of two

[Wizard29]

I used a TI-85 through high school and college. I still use it occasionally for engineering calculations at work. Works very well for just aout everything.
Just FYI, it has the capability for game playing on it (like Tetris and a few others), so don't let her know that if she might be distracted during class.

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus would be fine..... :)
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[RitcheyRch]

Walmart might be the cheapest to get one.

[jbone]

Seems to be a lot of smart people around around.
I think I was surfing too much because I don't ever remember anything above geometry.
And, I never needed a special calculator.
J

[CornWater]

Thats bcuz the 89 does algebra and basic calc
They pretty much all do basic calc. The 89 will solve indefinate integrals, while the others will not.

[superdave013]

what about the good ol TI-35 complete with Red LED read outs and 9V battery? lol
I think I still have one someplace.