<![CDATA[Recommendations for graphing calculators]]>From past experience tutoring JC and IB students: Usually schools recommend a particular graphing calculator to use. Then, in notes or class instructions, it’ll be based on that particular calculator. If any student chooses an allowed calculator, but different from that chosen by school, that student would likely have to learn to use it himself/herself.

Using app on smartphone is not feasible, as smartphones are not be allowed in exams.
Hope this helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/68653/recommendations-for-graphing-calculatorsRSS for NodeSun, 03 May 2026 03:44:08 GMTFri, 10 Jan 2020 07:28:25 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:05:43 GMT]]>Can buy second-hand to save costs. Ask those who have completed A levels or try Carousell.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957963https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957963Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:05:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Wed, 08 Jan 2020 03:35:00 GMT]]>

Ingel Soong\" post_id=\"1816652\" time=\"1510974002\" user_id=\"162540:[quote=\"Ingel Soong\" post_id=1816652 time=1510974002 user_id=162540]
The use of calculators was introduced by the Ministry of Education for Primary 5 students in 2008 and Primary 6 students in 2009.[/quote]
I hope the rule is updated to accomodate the usage of smartphones (I know I know, the smartphone is too smart and too hard to monitor or control during exams by the teachers).
Reason: buying a new graphing calculator costs $179 from the school (my sec3 daughter just informed me yesterday).
While buying an app that emulates the same graphing calculator (same software and functionalities as the calculator but runs on smartphone) only costs $5.
I assume almost all students already have smartphones, or else, a $179 can also buy a new decent smartphone.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957957https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957957Wed, 08 Jan 2020 03:35:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:55:43 GMT]]>I think the TI-Nspire CX or the TI-84 Plus CE https://cfone.net/graphing-calculators-on-amazon.html is a good choice. Maybe you could take them into your consideration list.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842183https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1842183Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:55:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Fri, 02 Feb 2018 01:44:56 GMT]]>

raspberrybunny63:
Im so sorry, I am not able to create a new thread. My apologies for posting it here, hoping someone can help if they know of any good tutors to recommend. Sincere Apologies !

There are tuition threads you can add to. You are unlikely to get any response on a calculator thread!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831887https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831887Fri, 02 Feb 2018 01:44:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Fri, 02 Feb 2018 01:42:32 GMT]]>Im so sorry, I am not able to create a new thread. My apologies for posting it here, hoping someone can help if they know of any good tutors to recommend. Sincere Apologies !

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831883https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831883Fri, 02 Feb 2018 01:42:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:30:32 GMT]]>

raspberrybunny63:
Hi, Paiseh :imsorry: to interupt :offtopic:

May I please ask if anyone knows of good, competent and responsible tutor able to teach my child JC1 H2 Biology. I am having a difficult time sourcing around for an experienced H2 Biology tutor. :?: :thankyou:
It might help if you posted in a more relevant thread?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831811https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831811Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:30:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:16:19 GMT]]>Hi, Paiseh :imsorry: to interupt :offtopic:

May I please ask if anyone knows of good, competent and responsible tutor able to teach my child JC1 H2 Biology. I am having a difficult time sourcing around for an experienced H2 Biology tutor. :?: :thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831747https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831747Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:16:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:16:09 GMT]]>Hi, Paiseh :imsorry: to interupt :offtopic:

May I please ask if anyone knows of good, competent and responsible tutor able to teach my child JC1 H2 Biology. I am having a difficult time sourcing around for an experienced H2 Biology tutor. :?: :thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831746https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831746Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:16:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Sat, 18 Nov 2017 03:00:02 GMT]]>https://s7.postimg.org/gjoug5ivv/SEAB_Approved_Examination_Scientific_Calculators_and_Graphing_Ca.jpg\">


Adding MOE SEAB Approved Calculator Rules for Students:
https://ingelsoong.com/moe-seab-approved-calculator-list

You could be using your calculator for finding mole ratios, solving roots of quadratic equations or evaluating acceleration problems.

Yet:

Do you know the rules pertaining to their use in Ministry of Education examinations?

https://s7.postimg.org/m7v57358r/MOE_SEAB_Calculator_Rules.jpg\">

Now:

1) Your calculator needs to be silent (100% silent mode)

2) You are not allowed to share your calculators with your friends during any examinations

3) You must remove any instruction sheets, formula lists or conversion help that come along with your calculators

4) Your calculator is not capable of performing differentiation, integration and other algebraic manipulations.

5) You cannot use a spoilt calculator as an excuse for low grades.

You are probably not aware that:

The use of calculators was introduced by the Ministry of Education for Primary 5 students in 2008 and Primary 6 students in 2009.

The reason given was to allow \"pupils to better focus on discovering patterns and making generalisations without worrying about computational accuracy\".

In 2008, secondary school students are allowed to use scientific calculators in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Previously, only Paper 2 allowed the use of scientific calculators.

Graphing calculators were also introduced in Junior College (JC)/ Centralised Institutes (CI) for H1, H2 and H3 Mathematics \" to plot graphs, perform statistical functions and solve a series of equations\" at GCE A-Level.

Source:
http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/calculator/GuidelinesCalculators.pdf
http://libris.nie.edu.sg/things-you-may-not-know-about-mathematics-in-singapore

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1816652https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1816652Sat, 18 Nov 2017 03:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:49:57 GMT]]>

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]You can buy brand new TI 84 Plus Pocket SE at $169, from Nanyang JC bookshop. Contact 98893366
If you buy from them, they provide 2 years warranty. They also repair service at a flat rate of $30, and 6 months warranty after repair. Turnaround time is about 3 days. They did a good job of repairing my TI 84 Plus when the screen was frozen with blinking cursor.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1256118https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1256118Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:49:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:42:30 GMT]]>I have both TI 84 Plus and TI 84 Plus Pocket SE.


All the functions of TI 84 Plus, TI 84 Plus Silver Edition, TI 84 Plus Pocket SE are the same.

A TI 84 Plus works exactly as a TI 84 Plus Pocket SE, as long as both are using the same operating system.

To a H2 math student, the only difference is that TI 84 Plus Pocket SE is much lighter, have smaller screen and buttons. Some people actually prefer the TI 84 Plus because the screen and buttons are bigger!

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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.

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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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203783https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203783Thu, 30 Jan 2014 04:46:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:39:13 GMT]]>

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 ??

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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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203693https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203693Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:28:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:19:44 GMT]]>

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 ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203685https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203685Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:19:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:19:44 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203281https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203281Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:19:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:18:03 GMT]]>

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?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203277https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203277Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:18:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:15:53 GMT]]>

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...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203276https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1203276Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:15:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:09:31 GMT]]>Thanks. That seems to be most common. Why is it so expensive!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1202949https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1202949Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:09:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:24:42 GMT]]>

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...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1202790https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1202790Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:24:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:15:44 GMT]]>Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1202769https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1202769Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:15:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendations for graphing calculators on Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:14:48 GMT]]>most people are using TI 84 plus or TI 84 plus Silver Edition or TI 84 Plus Pocket SE.


even the textbook and guides at popular are based on TI 84 plus.

Two H2 maths guides that shows how to use TI 84 plus.

http://www.popular.com.sg/jsp/product/p ... 001=98338#

http://carousell.co/p/508061/

Brand new, can buy from
http://education.ti.com/en/asia/product ... /singapore
Check with school whether can help get discount

Second hand can buy from
http://carousell.co/p/1972881/
http://forum.brightsparks.com.sg/showthread.php?t=14126
http://www.stclassifieds.sg/ti-84/all-c ... +84&incat=

If you are using it on your handphone, you can find it on google play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... tion&hl=en

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