Dear Parent,
Next year, students in Algebra 2, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Statistics will need to purchase their own graphing calculator.
We will have a limited supply of calculators for use in the classroom, so we are recommending each student purchase their own calculator for home use and for use on critical tests.
Having their own calculator encourages self-paced individual exploration, and allows for consistency between work done at school and home. Current models of Texas instruments graphing calculators are all upgrade-able, so your student can use it from high school through college. Also, having their own graphing calculators will allow students to become more proficient with the graphing calculators, which are permitted or even required on:
. > ACT and SAT College Entrance Exams
> AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Physics and AP Statistics exams
> Our state’s math exam, the SAT given in April to all juniors
Here is some information to help you in deciding which graphing calculator is right for your student:
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition (this product has all the newest graphing calculator technology)
Comes with USB cable for calculator-to-computer connectivity
Preloaded with 500 SAT prep questions
Preloaded with organizer, spreadsheet, and note-taking software
Recommended for Algebra 1 & 2, Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Business, Finance, Biology, Physics and Chemistry
Optimal speed and memory
TI-84 PLUS
Comes with USB cable for calculator-to-computer connectivity
Recommended for Algebra 1 & 2, Trigonometry, Statistics, Business, Finance, Biology, Physics
Preloaded with software for Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Biology, and Physics
Increased speed and memory over the TI-83 Plus
We checked Wal-Mart and other supply stores and found the following prices:
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition: $130.00
TI-84 Plus: $125.00
If you want to buy a used calculator, check the websites of www.buycalcs.com and www.schoolsavers.com or try E-bay.
It you have any questions about the curriculum or our use of technology, please feel free to contact us directly. We can schedule a time to talk about your child’s individual needs. You can reach us at 732-4131 ext. 1256.
Best Regards,
Chris Hammer
LCHS Mathematics Department
