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Scientific calculator comparison chart

A scientific calculator is a learning tool designed to help students better understand concepts in math and science.

Check out the chart below to determine which TI graphing calculator is right for you.

Select a Category:

Graphing

Scientific

Permitted on Tests

SAT*
ACT*
AP*

Key Features

Display Lines
1
2
4
4
4
Type of Power
Battery Batt.
Battery/Solar Batt. / Solar
Battery/Solar Batt. / Solar
Battery/Solar Batt. / Solar
Battery/Solar Batt. / Solar
MathPrint™ Textbook Display
Edit, Cut, Paste Entries
Fraction Features
Decimal
conversion
Decimal
conversion
Full math
calculation
Fraction
simplification
Full math
calculation
1– & 2–Variable Statistics
1
2
2
2
2
Trig, Log, Exponents
Probability
(x-y) Tables
Regressions & Distributions
Three solvers: numeric equation, polynomial and system of linear equations
Numeric Differention & Integration

Appropriate for these courses

General Math
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 1 & 2
General Science
Middle School Math
Geometry
Statistics
Biology
Chemistry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Physics
Computer Science
Engineering

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