Would this calculator be suitable for someone teaching themself calculus, or would its capabilites be wasted outside of an academic setting?
520900
I think it would be very helpful because it is capable of solving equations. You would find more benefits than the wasting of capabilities. The only problem is that the calculator is so new there isn't really any helpful videos on how to use different features on the calculator so you have to depend on the manual a lot. I am using this calculator for statistics right now.
520901
Sorry couldn't say for sure but it is an advanced calculator. Bought for niece in 9th grade and suitable for next 3 years. Blogs should tell you about calculus
520902
Yes it would be suitable for someone teaching themselves calculus. I am currently using it for my Business Calculus class and it has helped me tremendously.
1024792
Haven't used the HP. The Nspire cx CAS is very nice. I have no complaints. The user interface is simple enough to use for quick computation and capable enough to do a lot more.I have the TI Software but haven't tried to write my own programs yet, but this software will make it quite nice should I need to. I'm guessing you'll be working with complex numbers, matrices, linear algebra stuff and the Nspire is a champ for all of those and more.By the way, make sure you get the CAS version.
1428004
It's not a graphical calculator. So I would say no. You may want to check out TI-84.
1324366
I bought this calculator for my son. He says he thinks it should work with that, but he's not certain...sorry not to be of more help...Good luck!
2013211
CAS calculators in general are often not allowed to be used on assessments in algebra 2. I know in NY state you cannot use this calculator on the state exam at the end of the year. That being said, there are TI-Nspire graphing calculators that are not CAS, and allowed on most exams when in test mode.
740466
No it does not. It will work for me for my purposes - but if I'd known ahead of time I wouldn't have purchased it. I didn't know they still made calculators like this one - had forgotten about ding dong poor logic calculators. Yet.... the big keys & cordless is great - the only gripe I have is the lack of calc. logic.
1852947
It depends on the calculator. I'm a teacher, and mine lasts a long time between charges, perhaps a month or two, but a couple of my students' calculators do not seem to hold a charge very well at all. I've charged their calculators for them, and they still went dead a day later, so it's not just that the student forgot to charge it. The non-color TI-84s lasted almost a year on one set of alkaline batteries, and frankly I would prefer alkalines over the rechargeables.
616647
I think it would absolutely be great for the classroom! I've only ever used it with my two kids, but I don't see why it couldn't be shared among 6 or more kids. We use it mostly for math facts and it is very easy to tailor it to your needs. My son is in second grade and my daughter is in 5th. We use it with multiplication (in our own way) and it's a nice quick/easy way to refresh her and prepare my son.
1944207
Unless you really need your teacher to explain the calculator, get the Casio. Much easier to figure out on your own, better interface.
142906
It works like any other calculator. Go on google and type in calculator instructions.
442434
I imagine you could have the freshman ask the teacher/professor if this would be an appropriate calculator. I will say that we got it for my granddaughter for her 8th grade algebra class and she had learned how to use the non-color one at school; she could show me how to use it. It is also the one they use for high school freshman geometry. Still - I'd have your student ask the teacher. Nice calculator, though!
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It is somewhat similar to the TI 92 graphing calculator; however, it is definitely not the best source for graphing specifically. It has nice 3-D pictures but I usually use other sources online for graphing problems. If a graphing calculator is what you're looking for, I would get a newer model because this calculator is better for solving difficult equations and have step by step instructions to solve them. My primary reason for purchase was for assistance in my calculus 3 class.
1944204
Casio is much more intuitive Find Ti relatively clumsy. However many courses are wedded to Ti. Ti is a little faster but you would need to be very impatient to notice. Have a look at HP prime, lightning fast, cheaper, more powerful but not really tailored so well to education as the other two are and a steeper learning curve.
1175823
I have not taken statistics, although I have taken a LOT of advanced Calculus. This calculator honestly does EVERYTHING. It has a spreadsheet, graph, it will do derivatives, integrations, it analyzes matrices, so yes, I believe it will do anything you need it to do in a statistics course. It's spreadsheet is kind of like an excel sheet and will analyze a set of data using various equations and so forth. Yes, I WOULD recommend it for just about ANY math course.
1211581
Yes, the Computer Algebra System is integrated into the Class Pad's operating system. Go to edu.casio.com and click on graphing calculators then choose the fx-400 for all of the features! This is an AMAZING calculator!!!! Good for algebra all the way to advanced engineering.
2200785
This cable is strictly calculator to calculator. You want the Ti- 83/84 usb cable for computer connection. This cable its handy if your instructor has programs they want you to use.
125264
I am just about positive u can. But call CASIO---BEST calculator out of 5 I have owned---it does everything