Loanable Tech: Calculators
TI-30xa Scientific Calculator
Features
- Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides fractions entered in traditional numerator/denominator format
- Performs trigonometric functions, logarithms, roots, powers, reciprocals, and factorials
Best Uses
- Homework assignments
- Quizzes and tests (book and check out item in advance to ensure you have the calculator before examination time)
TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
Features
- Preloaded with software, including Cabri Jr. interactive geometry software
- Horizontal and vertical split screen options
- Requires 4 AAA batteries (we do not supply batteries)
- Capability to import photos from a computer to the calculator and graph on top of the images
- MathPrint™ feature
Best Uses
- Homework assignments
- Quizzes and tests (book and check out item in advance to ensure you have the calculator before examination time)
- Check with instructor that this type of calculator can be used
TI-89 Graphing Calculator
Features
- Sixteen preloaded graphing calculator software applications (apps), including EE*Pro®, CellSheet™ and NoteFolio™
- Requires 4 AAA batteries (we do not supply batteries)
Best Uses
- Homework assignments
- Quizzes and tests (book and check out item in advance to ensure you have the calculator before examination time)
- Check with instructor that this type of calculator can be used
TI-nspire CX Graphing Calculator
Features
- Rechargeable battery; lasts up to 2 weeks on full charge
- Multiple Representations of expressions in problems presented simultaneously
- Click, scroll, create and save
- Import digital images and overlay graphs and equations on them
Best Uses
- Classrooms, webinars
- Breaking down difficult mathematical and scientific concepts and visualizing them in different ways
- Demonstrating and sharing concepts and equations with others
BA II Plus Professional Calculator
Features
- Solves time-value-of-money calculations such as annuities, mortgages, leases, savings, and more
- Calculate IRR, MIRR, NPV and NFV for cash-flow analysis
- Interest rate conversions
- Depreciation schedules
Best Uses
- Accepted use for Chartered Financial Analyst® exam and GARP® Financial Risk Manager(FRM®)exam
- Business and financial academic and professional projects