Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. Do I have to purchase the TI-83 plus or TI-84 plus for Trigonometry?
2. Does my child in Trigonometry need the graphing calculator?
3. Does my child in Transition Math need the graphing calculator?
4. Why would a TI-89 make a difference in Calculus?

Do I have to purchase the TI-83 plus or TI-84 plus for Trigonometry?

It would be helpful if your child had one or the other of these two graphing 
calculators.  The TI-83 is less expensive and has the capacity to do the same 
functions.  The TI-84 plus has more memory and can load more programs.  
However, we do have a classroom set of calculators and your child can use 
them in class and keep their own at home if they prefer.

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Does my child in Trigonometry need the graphing calculator?

Yes.  If your student plans on continuing in higher math classes, the 
graphing calculators are used extensively.

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Does my child in Transition Math need the graphing calculator?

Yes, the class is built around the concept of using the graphing calculator 
for every activity and your child will be writing a calculator program by the 
end of the year.

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Why would a TI-89 make a difference in Calculus?

The TI-89 is the only calculator that can differentiate, integrate and show 
the answer with easy type that reads as it's supposed to be shown.  It would 
be asset to check work on the AP exam.

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