Recommendations for graphing calculators

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slmkhoo:

Which graphing calculator is most widely recommended by Maths teachers for H1/H2 Maths? Any personal recommendations? Thanks!

Fyi, my gal's sch is using TI-84 plus pocket SE...

[sharonkhoo]

Thanks. That seems to be most common. Why is it so expensive!

[Augmum]

slmkhoo:

Thanks. That seems to be most common. Why is it so expensive!

i dunno how much it costs outside for that TI-84 plus pocket SE which my gal is using...
Bot from sch, ( class order), it costs $160...

[sharonkhoo]

Augmum:

slmkhoo:

Thanks. That seems to be most common. Why is it so expensive!

i dunno how much it costs outside for that TI-84 plus pocket SE which my gal is using...
Bot from sch, ( class order), it costs $160...

Oh, that's a good price! It's now about $220 in Popular. When did she get it? Any idea where they got it from?

[sharonkhoo]

whitecorp:

Either the TI-84 or TI-84 plus would suffice. You don't need the Silver Edition.

In fact, I make my students steer clear of the GC most of the times unless they are working on statistics related problems. I insist they use their brains to graph out stuff and perform mental calculations (which can in fact be quicker than the person who needs to spend time keying in the commands).

The GC is not a toy, and I have been disturbed by youngsters' over-reliance on computing machines for the longest time. You may refer to this personal reflection piece I wrote quite a while ago:

http://www.whitegroupmaths.com/2010/01/ ... lator.html

You can use the GC, but don't over-use it. Peace.

Thanks for the advice, I totally agree! I think that the syllabus should avoid calculator use and focus more on actual understanding.

[Augmum]

slmkhoo:

Augmum:

[quote=\"slmkhoo\"]Thanks. That seems to be most common. Why is it so expensive!

i dunno how much it costs outside for that TI-84 plus pocket SE which my gal is using...
Bot from sch, ( class order), it costs $160...

Oh, that's a good price! It's now about $220 in Popular. When did she get it? Any idea where they got it from?[/quote]She juz got it recently when sch reopens...
Sorri, no idea who is the supplier as it is a class mass order....
Yr DD's sch doesnt order for them ?

[sharonkhoo]

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She juz got it recently when sch reopens...

Sorri, no idea who is the supplier as it is a class mass order....
Yr DD's sch doesnt order for them ?

Actually, it's my husband who wants one as he's been asked to tutor a friend's son. He has not used this kind of calculator (not used in our day), so needs to get some practice! My daughter only starts school next week, so it could take a while before the orders go in (assuming the school will order in bulk). I found the name of the agent for TI in Singapore and will call them later if they are open today.

[Augmum]

slmkhoo:

Augmum:

She juz got it recently when sch reopens...

Sorri, no idea who is the supplier as it is a class mass order....
Yr DD's sch doesnt order for them ?

Actually, it's my husband who wants one as he's been asked to tutor a friend's son. He has not used this kind of calculator (not used in our day), so needs to get some practice! My daughter only starts school next week, so it could take a while before the orders go in (assuming the school will order in bulk). I found the name of the agent for TI in Singapore and will call them later if they are open today.

Oic...i thot most schs would place order for their pupils...
Hope the agent quote u a better price than Popular...but, i wonder if the agent does sell to endusers ??

[sharonkhoo]

Augmum:

Oic...i thot most schs would place order for their pupils...

Hope the agent quote u a better price than Popular...but, i wonder if the agent does sell to endusers ??

They didn't answer the phone today - I guess they're closed. Will try next week.

[WinnersEducation]

slmkhoo:

Augmum:

Oic...i thot most schs would place order for their pupils...

Hope the agent quote u a better price than Popular...but, i wonder if the agent does sell to endusers ??

They didn't answer the phone today - I guess they're closed. Will try next week.

TI @ Bras Basah sells TI 84 Plus Pocket SE (most JC students are using this model) cheaper than Popular.

IB is likely to be TI nspire. It shows output in colours.