<p>I am planning on buying a Texas Instruments calculator. However, I need one that I can use on the SAT, ACT and IB exams. Which do you guys think is better the TI 83+ or the TI 84? For those of you in IB, will they allow the TI 84 on IB exams?</p>
<p>i have the 83+ and it has worked fine for me...as far as i know, there isn't a huge difference in models until you get to the 89...which can do some funky calculus stuff for ya. but i like my 83+, so i'd say save your money and get it instead of the 84.</p>
<p>I also have a TI-83+, and I haven't had to do anything yet (I'm in Multivariable now, I took all the math exams except for AP Stats, and so on and so forth) that I couldn't do on my calculator. Most of the people I know who have the TI-84 have it because...let's be honest, they're calculator geeks. I don't know specifically the rules for the IB program (I checked out their website, but it's confusing and I couldn't find the calculator info on there), but I would think that any of your math teachers could tell you that. I doubt that it would be a problem, but I don't <em>know</em> that it wouldn't be.</p>
<p>TI-84's are basically the same as 83's, except they look better and have a few more features. If you're spending the money for a new calculator, I'd definitely recommend an 84.</p>
<p>I've had a TI-83+ for over 6 years (since 7th grade). It still works like new! Best investment I've ever made. </p>
<p>The TI-84's have more memory, so you can store more programs and games...but for the AP test, these programs have to be deleted.</p>
<p>The TI-84's have more memory, so you can store more programs and games...but for the AP test, these programs have to be deleted.</p>
<p>I have never had a proctor actually check or make us clear our calculators...</p>
<p>Same here 10char</p>
<p>For the AP science exams, calculator memories do NOT have to be cleared. Of course, there are some sections of the test where no calculators are allowed.</p>
<p>None Of The Aps Do You Have To Clear Your Memory!!!!</p>
<p>Collegeboard Tells You You May Have Programs!!!</p>