<p>Only calculator I know how to use(well) is ti-89. Debating taking the ACT, I hear calculator really is not needed. How true is that?</p>
<p>I would take a calculator. You never know what type of mathematical shenanigans will show up on those last five questions.</p>
<p>Uhm… take a calculator. I am very good at math, but I have to admit that the calculator helps SO much with time.</p>
<p>will I need more then a 4 function calculator is my question. If not i will probably take it. If so Ill stick to the SAT and my 89</p>
<p>you can’t use an 89 on the act</p>
<p>borrow a friend’s 83/84</p>
<p>The learning curve for solving ACT math problems on a TI 83/84 is very managable.</p>
<p>Definitely get a 83 or 84 and just work with it a little, you don’t need to do many advanced things with it on the ACT and it REALLY helps with time. Just take some time beforehand to figure it out and you’ll be fine!</p>
<p>alright then, I think I’ll just pass on the act. Bumping SAT scores seems like less effort from where I am.</p>
<p>basically you don’t even need up to an 83, just basic stuff to cut back on time. there’s a couple sin/graphing functions, but they’re pretty easy, especially if you’ve taken pre-calc</p>
<p>Buy a casio… so much better than TI</p>
<p>jenovaside, i dont think that being uncomfortable with a particular calculator is a good enough reason to pass on taking the ACT. just use a TI-84 on your math homework for a week or so and you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>honestly…i used a calc with only addition and subtraction and i got a 32</p>