Calculators for School

Choosing calculators for school can be a daunting task so this page was created to help with those decisions. This page lists out all classes a calculator can be used for, which helps to plan for future classes and eliminates the need to buy multiple calculators. All of the Ti calculators listed are excellent calculators, so it’s easy to make a good decision.

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Ti-83 Plus Graphing Calculator

Permitted on the following tests:

  • SAT
  • AP
  • PSAT/NMSQT
  • ACT
  • IB Diploma Programme

Appropriate for the following classes:

  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Trigonometry
  • Calculus & AP Calculus
  • Statistics & AP Statistics
  • Business and Finance
  • Biology & AP Biology
  • Chemistry & AP Chemistry
  • Physics & AP Physics

Ti-84 Plus Graphing Calculator

Permitted on the following tests:

  • SAT
  • AP
  • PSAT/NMSQT
  • ACT
  • IB Diploma Programme

Appropriate for the following classes:

  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Trigonometry
  • Geometry
  • Precalculus
  • Calculus/AP Calculus
  • Statistics/AP Statistics
  • Business and Finance
  • College Math
  • Linear Algebra
  • Biology & AP Biology
  • Chemistry & AP Chemistry
  • Physics & AP Physics

Ti-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator

Permitted on the following tests:

  • SAT
  • AP
  • PSAT/NMSQT
  • ACT
  • IB Diploma Programme

Appropriate for the following classes:

  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Trigonometry
  • Geometry
  • Precalculus
  • Calculus & AP Calculus
  • Statistics & AP Statistics
  • Business and Finance
  • College Math
  • Linear Algebra
  • Biology & AP Biology
  • Chemistry & AP Chemistry
  • Physics & AP Physics

Ti-Nspire CX II Graphing Calculator

Permitted on the following tests:

  • SAT
  • AP
  • PSAT/NMSQT
  • ACT
  • IB Diploma Programme

Appropriate for the following classes:

  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Trigonometry
  • Geometry
  • Precalculus
  • Calculus & AP Calculus
  • Statistics & AP Statistics
  • Business and Finance
  • College Math
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Differential Equations
  • Linear Algebra
  • Life Science
  • Earth Science
  • Physical Science
  • Biology & AP Biology
  • Chemistry & AP Chemistry
  • Physics & AP Physics

Ti-89 Titanium Graphing Calculator

The Ti-89 Titanium Graphing Calculator is not permitted on the ACT or IB Diploma Program, but it is permitted on the following tests:

  • SAT
  • AP
  • PSAT/NMSQT

Appropriate for the following classes:

  • Geometry
  • Precalculus
  • Calculus & AP Calculus
  • College Math
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Differential Equations
  • Linear Algebra
  • Physics & AP Physics

Ti-Nspire CX II CAS Graphing Calculator

The Ti-Nspire CX II CAS Graphing Calculator is not permitted on the ACT, but it is permitted on the following tests:

  • SAT
  • AP
  • PSAT/NMSQT
  • IB Diploma Programme

Appropriate for the following classes:

  • Trigonometry
  • Geometry
  • Precalculus
  • Calculus & AP Calculus
  • Statistics & AP Statistics
  • Business and Finance
  • College Math
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Differential Equations
  • Linear Algebra
  • Life Science
  • Earth Science
  • Physical Science
  • Biology & AP Biology
  • Chemistry & AP Chemistry
  • Physics & AP Physics

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