<p>I wonder how students are able to do their homework without using graphing calculators. Is there even a time we need to use those? (I just bought a TI84 like 2 months ago T_T)
What about other classes like physics?</p>
<p>Do you still use scientific calculators during exam?
Is there an option to rent or borrow a scientific calculator from the library? How does it work? Does it cost money to borrow one? My siblings already took 2 scientific calculators so I don't have one now but I have a financial calculator but it's so hard to use. Should I just buy one or borrow it from the library?</p>
<p>umm, you can use them when you do homework. It’s not like they can or even bother to monitor that.</p>
<p>There will be times when a graphing calculator is useful. For physics and in fact any class, calculator use depends on the professor. </p>
<p>Scientific calculators are commonly used in lower-division math, the CHEM 6 series, PHYS 1/2 series, etc. I suggest investing in one of your own vs borrowing one. They’re like, $10-12.</p>
<p>i’ve finished the whole math20 series. you rarely need a calculator. most of the time i figured if i need a calculator then im doing something wrong which turned out to be true 99% of the time</p>
<p>@DistressStudent
Not all the time. All my 20 series classes allowed scientific calculators. Depends on the professor. Its true that it doesnt matter for physics classes. I only took one chem class and it only allowed scientific.</p>
<p>Just buy one. It’s only ~10 dollars and its good to get use to your calculator before the exams. I suggest using the same calculator for the exam as you would with homework.</p>