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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DALLAS – The TI-Nspire graphing calculator from Texas Instruments is a smart investment that a teen can use for up to nine years in 19 high school and college-level classes that teach advanced math, from algebra through calculus, AP math and science, statistics, trigonometry and even engineering math. TI-Nspire graphing calculators are backed by research showing that graphing calculators can help improve students’ math skills, and they’re also allowed on the SAT**, ACT, AP**, IB® and a growing number of statewide math exams.
“The TI-Nspire graphing calculator has proven its value in my past algebra classes, helping my students take a more active role in their learning, getting them excited to learn with technology and improving their attitudes toward math,” said Dan Ilaria, supervisor of mathematics 6-12 at Ridgewood Public Schools in Ridgewood, N.J. “I’ve found that students who have a TI-Nspire graphing calculator to use at home and in class benefit the most because they have a consistent learning experience across their studies, and they can take the calculator with them as they move on to higher-level courses where new concepts build off previous ones.”
Today, more teens are taking higher-level math courses, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress 2008 report card, which shows the percentage of 17-year-olds taking pre-calculus or calculus has tripled over the last 30 years.*** The TI-Nspire graphing calculator provides several major feature advancements that enable students to interact with math in ways that lead to a deeper understanding of concepts as they progress through advanced courses.
TI-Nspire Graphing Calculator Features
Like a computer in your hand. The versatile graphing calculator has many computer-like features, including a large, high-resolution screen, drop down menus and a built-in cursor which helps students explore problem solving strategies in real-time.
Save and review work. Thanks to electronic document capabilities and built-in 20 MB of storage, students can create, save and edit their work similar to the word processing and file storage of a computer.
2 calculators, plus computer software, in one. Interchangeable keypads allow students to use the calculator in TI-Nspire, TI-84 Plus and TI-83 Plus modes, and included computer software brings the TI-Nspire experience to a PC or Mac.
TI-Nspire Freebies and Accessories
FREE access to AP*, SAT* and ACT prep questions from The Princeton Review, including AP calculus, biology, chemistry, economics and all-new 2009 physics questions
FREE minutes of online homework help from Tutor.com for entering your graphing calculator id at http://www.tutor.com/ti/
GraphiTI stickers for students to design and customize their calculator are available online for purchase
FREE downloadable games and applications
Retail Availability and Pricing
The TI-Nspire graphing calculator is available for purchase at most major retailers or online for around $139.99.
For more information, visit www.education.ti.com.
* BRANDWEEK 2009 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index. Link: http://www.brandweek.com/bw/special-reports/brand-key/2009/index.jsp
** SAT & AP are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product. Policies subject to change. Visit http://www.collegeboard.com/ for more information. IB is a registered trademark of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
*** National Assessment of Educational Progress 2008 Long-Term Trend Report Card. Link: http://nationsreportcard.gov/ltt_2008/
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