<p>What calculator should I get for SATII Math 2C and AP Calc AB? Which ones are good for architecture/math major in college? I want to get a calculator (preferably TI ones) that I can use next year (senior year) and in college.</p>
<p>I found the Ti-89 very very useful on the SAT and my Calc BC class. Haven't taken the AP test yet, but I assume it will be very useful. </p>
<p>I don't know about architecture.</p>
<p>For AB and L2, TI-83 or TI-84 will do the job. The TI-89 is much more useful, but not a necessity. Once you get into college, it may be more beneficial to invest in computer software.</p>
<p>How could you use a calculator for architecture? It seems like anything would do, just for simple calculations... for architecture, ya need a laptop :-D</p>
<p>LOL thecomisar.</p>
<p>Will a TI-83+ serve me well on the AP CALC AB and BC exam? I am taking AB next year and want to self-study BC along wtih it.</p>
<p>TI-89 for sure... for the SATII MatchIIC you can get a bunch of programs like conic section graphers/solvers/analyzers, and you can solve algebraic functions graphically for variables (which the 83 cannot)</p>
<p>For AP Calc, a program called Calc Made Easy ( <a href="http://www.ti89.com/documentation.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.ti89.com/documentation.htm</a> ) can be helpful for checking solutions.</p>
<p>That program is nice for AP Calc. But don't you think that having programs for Math2C can be bad because it would waste a lot of time?</p>
<p>Well, yes and no.. You have to know how to use your programs very well.. so practice with them before the test. I used a conic section program on the SATII because I HATE conics.. but yes, programs should only be used to assist in speeding things up, not replacing learning the material.</p>
<p>What is the best program for Math2C on a TI-83+? That is what I have.</p>