Leonor Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Is a graphing calculator better? If so, is a TI 83 Plus fine? Edited February 10, 2012 by Leonor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Check their site to confirm what they allow. If dc knows how to work it, it's better than a standard 4 function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Our kids use the TI-84 plus graphing calculator. It's worth the cost and time to learn how to use it quickly. It's about $100 at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I would say that whatever calculator they know how to use well. A graphing calculator might be helpful for a few problems, but it's not really necessary for the ACT. My ds used his TI-84, so I think a TI-83 plus would be fine as well. The ACT website ought to have guidelines on the types of calculators that are allowed. HTH, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I was surprised to see that although the TI-89's are permitted on the SAT, they are not permitted on the ACT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonor Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks for your replies. The reason I asked was because the ACT website was not specific. I assumed that since it wasn't listed that it was permitted but I wanted to confirm that. I googled the question and on College Confidential it said it was fine. I was also asking because on the ACT prep book it said it was better to use a graphing calculator. I know for the SAT an uncomplicated calculator was recommended. Thanks for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camikins2010 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Yes...bring a calculator. My DD took the ACT test today and did not have a calculator. Afterwards she said it was easy except for Math...wished she had a calculator...MOM completely forgot! Luckily, she only took the test as practice....9th grade...so we can see where she's at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in CA Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 One with working batteries, haha ... :glare: Yes...bring a calculator. My DD took the ACT test today and did not have a calculator. Afterwards she said it was easy except for Math...wished she had a calculator...MOM completely forgot! Luckily, she only took the test as practice....9th grade...so we can see where she's at. Similar experience today for us ... my son remembered his calculator, BUT he'd lent it to someone in his physics class yesterday who apparently removed two of his batteries!!!:glare::glare::glare: So my son goes to turn it on during the test and ... no display! Aargh. My son was also taking the test for practice, but -- he's 16 and in 11th grade. (He's signed up to take it again in April and June.) He learned a big lesson -- always check your equipment in advance!! I figure this lesson will stand him in good stead for the rest of his life -- on subsequent ACT tests, tests in college, projects and presentations when he has a job, etc. I deliberately didn't micromanage him, b/c he's 16 and doesn't seem to want it anymore. And he learned more than if I *had* fussed and asked if he had backup batteries, etc. He would've rolled his eyes. NOW he'll check it himself! Sorry to rant ... just so mad at that kid, but ... my son did learn a big lesson :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassoonaroo Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 My dd took both with her $20 Casio and did fine... Needed nothing more. BUT tests vary -- as may your mileage with this advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 My girls have used the Casio 2-line scientific calculator for the SAT. http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Advanced-Scientific-Calculator-Textbook/dp/B000A3IAHM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1329111142&sr=8-2 I prefer the Casio graphing calculators to the TI versions. I think Casio is much more intuitive. It's also a lot cheaper. http://www.amazon.com/Casio-FX-9750GII-WE-Graphing-Calculator/dp/B00154GSQA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329111308&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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