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Math: State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

Are TI calculators permitted: Yes

All TI graphing calculators are allowed on STAAR Grade 8 Mathematics and Algebra I assessments. (Note: The CAS feature must be disabled if using the TI-Nspire™ CX CAS or TI-Nspire™ CX II CAS graphing calculator.)

Science: State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

Are TI calculators permitted: Yes

All TI graphing calculators are allowed on STAAR Grade 8 Science and Biology assessments. (Note: The CAS feature must be disabled if using the TI-Nspire™ CX CAS or CX II CAS graphing calculator.)

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