Test Prep Solutions

How to prepare students and classroom technology – such as graphing calculators – for testing is important in facilitating accurate results. TI’s Test Prep resources can help provide consistent measures for schools and educators to use in each testing environment. Click on the links below for useful information. You can also request a TI Test Prep Solutions Kit.
 
National Assessments and Graphing Calculators
Many national assessments - college entrance and advanced placement exams - permit, recommend and in some cases require that students use a graphing calculator during testing.
 Assessment Policies and Calculator Usage on Tests
 
TI Test Prep Solutions Kit
Request your complete kit which includes a TI Calculator Test Prep Guide, TI Educational Technology and Support Resources flyer, full-color 2008-2009 testing calendar poster and Informational handout for parents.
 Kit Contents/Online Request
 
  
 
Testing Tools
Using TI's TestGuard™ 1.0 or 2.0 software tool or Press-To-Test key sequence, you can temporarily disable or delete programs, Apps, files and other data not allowed on exams.
 
  
StudyCards™
Create electronic StudyCards to use on exams, as well as for students to review important topics prior to test day. Download prepared StudyCards for a variety of subjects.
 
 
  
 
LearningCheck™ Practice Exams
Prepare students for end-of-course exams and high school exit exams. Downloadable LearningCheck files allow students to study concepts in and out of class, as well as at home.
 
  
Sample Test Questions
Help students prepare for college entrance and state exams with specially-designed practice questions. Receive detailed problem-solving feedback and explanations.
 
 

How to get your graphing calculator ready for testing

Learn how to configure TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family models and  TI-89 Titanium graphing calculators for testing. Get easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions.

Other Support

Learn about government and private funding. Get information about local, state, and federal grant programs that can help bring TI technology into your school or district.
 More Funding and Grant Writing Resources

Research

Research shows that the use of graphing calculators can help students improve test scores. Studies also indicate that schools tend to report higher achievement when students have their own graphing calculator.
 More Research