Thread: Most efficient calculator to use for Cal I and II?

What calculator would you all recommend for Cal I and II? I have a TI-30xa, but dont know if I should bite the bullet and get a graphing calculator.

I tried searching, so sorry it it's been asked and answered 10x10^100 times!

Originally Posted by ninobrn99

What calculator would you all recommend for Cal I and II? I have a TI-30xa, but dont know if I should bite the bullet and get a graphing calculator.

I tried searching, so sorry it it's been asked and answered 10x10^100 times!

More than likely your teacher won't let you use a TI-89 so a TI-84 will be good.

TI-84 or TI-83..the 83 will be cheaper but not quite as good as an 83.

Depends on what the instructor allows.

Ti-83+
Ti-89 Titanium
Ti-92 Voyager

i've been considering the nspire that converts to the 84. I honestly dont know if they're allowed or not.

My teacher wont even allow us to use scientific calculator for Calc2

Originally Posted by racewithferrari

My teacher wont even allow us to use scientific calculator for Calc2

so is it simple enough you dont need one or would it help to have one?

Originally Posted by ninobrn99

so is it simple enough you dont need one or would it help to have one?

Its not simple as you think

Hmmm...well, I suppose I better brush up on my skills.

It all depends:

Are you taking the AP or IB? Then, you definitely need a graphing calculator for the course since part of the exam requires one.

Otherwise, you should ask your teacher if it's worth it.

Hope that helps

Mathemagister