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by Jeff McCalla (Author)
You and your trusty TI-84+ can ace math, together
Graphing calculators are an essential tool in many high school and college math courses. TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator For Dummies teaches you how to use these handy little machines with confidence, for basic math and far, far beyond. Packed with insider tips, common mistakes to avoid, and updates on the newest products available, this is the must-have reference to get the most out of your graphing calculator. You'll learn how to navigate the home screen, menus, and mode settings. And we'll teach you how to use your calculator to, uh, do math--starting with basic arithmetic functions and stepping up through matrices, complex numbers, and beyond. You can even learn about probability and how to conduct statistical data analysis with your TI-84+. Get graphing!
- Grasp the basics of using your TI-84+ graphing calculator
- Learn how to use shortcut menus to enter fractions, matrices and logarithms (with a change of base!)
- Figure out how to make charts, scatter plots, and more
- Get started programming in Python on the new TI-84 Plus CE Python Edition
- If you have the older TI-84+, look for tips that point out keystroke and functionality differences
This edition of TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator For Dummies lets you do everything there is to do with the very latest TI-84+ models. Whatever kind of math you're doing, you'll get some quality screen time in, thanks to Dummies.
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Ready, set, graph!
The TI-84 Plus is where it's at when it comes to graphing calculators. You'll use it in your math classes, on the SAT(R) and ACT(R) exams--and maybe even for fun, thanks to the cool tips in TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator For Dummies. Learn the ins and outs of your handheld graphing machine, as we walk you through the basics, the advanced features, and the fun stuff like Python(R) programming and communicating between calculators. Updated to cover all the new stuff in the latest models, this book is your ticket to using your TI-84 Plus with confidence.
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Author Biography
Jeff McCalla teaches Algebra II and is the Test Prep Coordinator at St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee. As a regional instructor for Texas Instruments, Jeff has presented sessions at conferences all over the country. In 2009, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science & Mathematics Teaching.
