I really need one. People in my high school suggested the Ti-89 but its like 200 bucks...lol any ideas?
2007-08-05 16:28:55 · 8 answers · asked by tennisman2156 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
If you're going to go to college then take the TI-89, it's completely well worth every penny. You will use it more often and it will last longer than any other thing you buy for school.
2007-08-05 16:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Dick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A TI-89 (or Voyage 200, which is almost the same thing with a bigger screen and full keyboard; or the [out of production] TI-92, which is basically the Voyage 200 without a clock) is overkill and you might not be allowed to use it on tests. Furthermore, you may not learn the material if you use the advanced features of the calculator (as it does differentiation and integration, two generally rule-based operations you become familiar with in Calculus). Get a TI-83 or something very close to it. If you need a computer algebra system to check your work, there are lots of them free online. You can also install Maxima ( http://maxima.sf.net/ ) if you want a good one on your own machine. Maxima is a very powerful and free computer algebra system . . . it isn't too difficult to learn how to use either. Good night!
2007-08-05 16:40:43 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some schools have strict rules about which calculators are allowed in particular classes. For example I know a University where a graphic calculator would not be allowed in any Calculus classes. My best suggestion is, buy the cheapest one around. Except for getting a numeric answer for only a fraction of problems that you will be asked to solve, you won't need it and it really will not help you in any way to learn mathematics better. If you are really into electronics and mathematics, learn to use a much powerful software like Matlab or Maple. However, if you are also taking a physics or a chemistry class, then you may need something a little more advanced. But to me, 200 bucks for a calculator is outrageous, especially for a student.
2007-08-05 18:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by firat c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the TI-89. You won't quite notice what's so special at first, but I went from the 89 to 83 and it was horrible. The 89 is so convenient and you can do a whole lot more with it. It's not that complicated either.
2007-08-05 16:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by neofrog46307 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The TI-83 Plus will do an adequate job even if it lacks some of the number crunching power of the TI-89. It does have the benefit of being much cheaper, or at least it was when I was in high school.
2007-08-05 16:37:41 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try Voyage 200 that is more functions than Ti-89. that helps alot on calculus and Engineering
in some stores th eprices is less than 200 dollars
2007-08-05 16:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by Helper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like my TI-89 Titanium... Wow, that sounds a little dangerous!! heh
2007-08-05 16:33:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is a simple scientific calculator if you really want to learn calculus, but I'll recommend CASIO fx-991MS. It has many mathematical functions including calculus.
2007-08-05 16:36:18 · answer #8 · answered by dexterblueice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋