Using the TI-84 Plus

Christopher R Mitchell

ISBN 10: 1617293156 / ISBN 13: 9781617293153

Published by Manning Publications, US, 2015

About this Item

DESCRIPTION The TI-84 Plus series graphing calculators is are the de facto standard for graphing calculators used by students in grades 6 through college. With so many features and functions, the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator can be a little intimidating.   Using the TI-84 Plus is an easy-to-follow guide to using these calculators for class and for the SAT and ACT. It starts with a hands-on orientation to the calculator so readers will be comfortable with its menus, buttons, and the special vocabulary it uses. Then, it explores key features while tackling problems just like the ones seen in math and sciences classes. TI-84 Plus calculators are permitted on most standardized tests, so the book provides specific guidance for SAT and ACT math. Along the way, easy-to-find reference sidebars offer skills in a nutshell for those times when just a quick reminder is needed.   KEY SELLING POINTS Includes coverage of the brand-new TI-84 Plus CE For TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus series of graphing calculators The "missing manual" for the TI-84 Plus calculators Gets readers up and running on calculators fast Fun, engaging, and approachable examples Easy hands-on learn by doing approach   AUDIENCE This book is written for students, teachers-anyone who wants to use the TI-84 Plus or TI-83 Plus of graphing calculators. No prior experience is needed and it assumes no advanced knowledge of math and science.   ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY The TI-84 Plus series is the de facto standard for graphing calculators used by students in grades 6 through college and for standardized tests. These calculators can do everything from basic arithmetic through graphing, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, and probability, and are even great tools for learning programming.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using the TI-84 Plus
• Publisher: Manning Publications, US
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1617293156
• ISBN 13: 9781617293153
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 18.75W x 2.41H x 23.5D centimeters 18.75 centimeters width by 2.41 centimeters height by 23.5 centimeters depth
• Weight: 642 grams

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Synopsis

Summary

This easy-to-follow book includes terrific tutorials and plenty of exercises and examples that let you learn by doing. It starts by giving you a hands-on orientation to the TI-84 Plus calculator. Then, you'll start exploring key features while you tackle problems just like the ones you'll see in your math and science classes.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About this Book

With so many features and functions, the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator can be a little intimidating. But fear not if you have this book in your hand! In it you'll find terrific tutorials ranging from mastering basic skills to advanced graphing and calculation techniques, along with countless examples and exercises that let you learn by doing.

Using the TI-84 Plus, Second Edition starts by making you comfortable with the screens, buttons, and special vocabulary you'll use every time you fire up the TI-84 Plus. Then, you'll master key features and techniques while you tackle problems just like the ones you'll see in your math and science classes. You'll even get tips for using the TI-84 Plus on the SAT and ACT math sections!

No advanced knowledge of math or science is required.

What's Inside

• Learn hands-on with real examples and exercises
• Find specific answers fast
• Compliant with all models of the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus
• Full coverage of the color-screen TI-84 Plus CE and TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition

Christopher Mitchell, PhD. is a research scientist studying distributed systems, the founder of the programming and calculator support site cemetech.net, and the author of Manning's Programming the TI-83 Plus/ TI-84 Plus.

Table of Contents

PART 1 BASICS AND ALGEBRA ON THE TI-84 PLUS

1. What can your calculator do?
2. Get started with your calculator
3. Basic graphing
4. Variables, matrices, and lists

PART 2 PRECALCULUS AND CALCULUS

5. Expanding your graphing skills
6. Precalculus and your calculator
7. Calculus on the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus

PART 3 STATISTICS, PROBABILITY, AND FINANCE

8. Calculating and plotting statistics
9. Working with probability and distributions
10. Financial tools

PART 4 GOING FURTHER WITH THE TI-83 PLUS/TI-84 PLUS

11. Turbocharging math with programming
12. The TI-84 Plus CE and TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition
13. Now what?

About the Author

Christopher Mitchell is a teacher, student, and recognized leader in the graphing calculator enthusiast community. You'll find Christopher (aka Kerm Martian) and his community of calculator experts answering questions, sharing advice, and providing educational tools on his website cemetech.net.