which calc will benefit me more?

Test Preparation AP Mathematics & Computer Science
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<p>Hello CC community!</p>

<p>I present to you a..... very thought provoking question!(not really)</p>

<p>Which is better in my case? A TI-84plus OR A TI-89plus</p>

<p>I already own the TI-84plus and know about 90% of the functions (even a variety of games)</p>

<p>But will an investment in a TI-89plus help me more? or should I stick with the 84plus?</p>

<p>for next year Calc AB</p>

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<p>A good calc teacher wouldn’t let you use a calculator… It doesn’t matter</p>

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<p>Not true. Textbooks are organized around the use of calculators, as well as exams. But some calculators may not be allowable for the AP or SAT. </p>

<p>This list is from 2007.</p>

<p><a href=“Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board”>Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board;

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<p>Textbooks are often organized around the use of Ti-84’s, and to actually learn calculus you can’t depend on a Ti-89 (As CSM said, your teacher will probably not allow any calculators). </p>

<p>Ti-89 takes a while to learn, and it may be confusing… You won’t need it if you’re not going to be a STEM major. If you choose to get a Ti-89, you’ll have to have self-restraint so you don’t use it needlessly *before *learning how to do calculus concepts by hand, and *remember *how to do them without the calculator for the exam as well.</p>

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<p>Ooo thanks im gonna stick with ti84 and my brain</p>

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<p>Good call. 84s are quicker at graphing functions than 89s, and you’ll want those extra seconds on the AP exam.</p>