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This is a resource for
Math 132-finite math students. Although I will give examples for the TI-83 series
calculators, most of the newer graphing calculators have similar features. I
selected the TI-83 because it has many statistical features and is relatively low priced. |
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Good News: Many of
the problems in this course can be solved on a calculator. |
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Bad News: Many of the problems require more than a "just plug in the number" approach. |
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I will require that problems have to be "setup" and "solved" by hand on the midterm and the final. i.e. Show your work. A good understanding of your calculator will significantly help your understanding and accuracy of each problem. |
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Yes, you can use a calculator on all tests and quizzes. I will.... |
TI-83 PLUS the newest in the TI-83 series. It contains all of the features in the TI-83 and more. The main new feature is Flash Ram which allows expandable memory and programming features. It is about $5 more than the TI-83.
Here are some useful links for the TI series calculator.