ACT's - Recommended Software for your TI-83+

<p>Hey everyone! I went to ticalc.org and downloaded some really helpful software programs for my TI-83 Plus Silver Edition.</p>

<p>Here's a list of functions you should get:</p>

<p>***There's a program called "ACT" for the TI-83 Plus - GET IT (lol, as the name implies) - MUST HAVE</p>

<p><strong><em>Get a descent prime number factoring program</em></strong></p>

<p>*** "ASOLVER" - ALMOST AS GOOD AS THE SOLVE() FUNCTION FOR THE TI-89 - OMG - A MUST HAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***</p>

<p><strong><em>A program that will solve circle equations for you (also, THE equation of a circle)</em></strong></p>

<h2>*** "30 FORMULAS" - This is another sweet program that you should use with the ACT program - You will have to archive, unarchive to use both ACT and 30 FORMULAS though. - Another MUST HAVE***</h2>

<p>Seeing as how the TI-89 is not permitted on the ACT, I loaded up my 83 Silver to the brim (archive, unarchive, archive, unarchive, archive, unarchive,...). </p>

<p><strong><em>I just took an ACT practice math test from the Prinston Review and I got a 28 with these programs!!!!</em></strong></p>

<p>Again, you can get these at:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ticalc.org%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.ticalc.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Check 'em out! :D</p>

<p>thanks alot for the advice</p>

<p>No problem - If you can't find one of the programs, just let me know - I'll get you the exact link</p>

<p>I am thinking about taking on the task of creating the port of SAT OS for the TI-83 Plus...this will be an enormous undertaking indeed, but, for you guys, why not? I'll see if I can remember all the commands for the 83 plus</p>

<p>If this is not cheating (??????) I would like to know how to get these programs. Can they be bought?</p>

<p>(Sees $ signs - lol jk)</p>

<p>No, this is absolutely not cheating (in fact, it is well inside the rules), and you can download these programs for FREE at:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ticalc.org%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.ticalc.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Just search for the keyterms that I listed above and you should be able to determine which one is the correct program. </p>

<p>Again, if I decide to make a port (a duplicate copy of the same program for a different Operating System/different calculator) of my "SAT_OS" for the ACT, it will include all the features listed above and then some in an easy to use, compact (I hope) format. I just need some time. If you are taking the SATs, you can download the TI-89 version for both the SAT and ACT (also for your math class too!) here:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/364/36478.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.ticalc.org/archives/files/fileinfo/364/36478.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>thanks.. please PM me or let me know if you do create the port for the TI-83+ Silver edition.. i am taking the ACTs in june so i need as much help as possible in order to get a 28..(full scholarship to UF)</p>

<p>yeah i love that website... programs on there are hella useful for tests</p>

<p>Well, I realized that I wasted a HELL of alot of time with the programs that I used on my practice ACT because I had to ARCHIVE/UNARCHIVE EVERY TIME I WANTED TO USE THEM! OMG, THAT'S AWFUL! </p>

<p>Anyway, I feel that it only makes sense to make a port for the 83+, because so many people use an 83+ calculator, and not so much the 89 - 89 is incredibly powerful, but for the ACT, it doesn't matter because you can't use an 89 - :(</p>

<p>I feel that I can manipulate the program that takes advantage of the rudimentary solve function on the 83+ and will be able to adapt it to
AUTO-SOLVE equations (almost all of which will be derived from SAT OS, minus the equations/functions that are unnecessary/unavailable-due-to-lack-of-power). </p>

<p>DEVELOPMENT BEGINS TODAY*</p>

<p>:D :D
(Hopefully)</p>

<p>What's the exact URL for post #1?</p>

<p>I have sucessfully created the port of SAT OS for the TI-83+. It should be available for public download within the next day or so. Look for it on the main page at:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ticalc.org%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.ticalc.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Hey, Programmer 1324...I've got a Mac, running OS X, and a TI-83 +. I looked around the TI site, and am, unfortunately, still confused. Should I opt for the Graph link, or the Connect? Also, since I'm on a Mac, do I need the entire kit? Thanks.</p>

<p>For Mac, you will need a TI Graph Link (Gray). You can order one directly from TI; The TI-Connect software is available as a free download from:</p>

<p><a href="http://education.ti.com/us/product/accessory/connectivity/down/download.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://education.ti.com/us/product/accessory/connectivity/down/download.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>You do not need the entire kit; they are charging extra for software that is actually free from their own website.</p>

<p>i realized that after i bought the whole package....</p>

<p>Hi I barely received my TI-84 plus today and would really love to use these programs for the ACT. I have downloaded them to my calculator, and unzipped the files and all that, but when i click on PRGM and a certain file, such as *30 FORMULAS, nothing happens. is there a special way to access the information? or did i download the program wrong?</p>