Using the Ti-83 Plus/Ti-84 Plus | Mitchell, Christopher

Summary



Using the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus is a hands-on guide to these powerful graphing calculators. 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 calculators so you'll be comfortable with the screens, buttons, and the special vocabulary they use. Then, you'll start exploring key features while you tackle problems just like the ones you'll see in your math and sciences classes.



About this Book



With so many features and functions, the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus graphing calculators can be a little intimidating. This book turns the tables and puts you in control! In it, you'll find terrific tutorials that guide you through the most important techniques, dozens of examples and exercises that let you learn by doing, and well-designed reference materials so you can find the answers to your questions fast.



Using the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus starts by making you comfortable with these powerful calculator' screens, buttons, and special vocabulary. Then, you'll explore key features while you tackle problems just like the ones you'll see in your math and sciences classes.



Written for anyone who wants to use the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus. No advanced knowledge of math and science is required.



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



What's Inside

Get up and running with your calculator fast! Lots of examplesSpecial tips for SAT and ACT mathCovers the color-screen TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition

About the Author



Christopher Mitchell is a teacher, PhD candidate, and recognized leader in the calculator enthusiast community. You'll find Christopher (aka Kerm Martian) and his cadre of calculator experts answering questions and sharing advice on his website, cemetech.net. He is also the author of Manning's Programming the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus.



Table of Contents

PART 1 BASICS AND ALGEBRA ON THE TI-83 PLUS/TI-84 PLUSWhat can your calculator do? Get started with your calculatorBasic graphingVariables, matrices, and listsPART 2 PRECALCULUS AND CALCULUSExpanding your graphing skillsPrecalculus and your calculatorCalculus on the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 PlusPART 3 STATISTICS, PROBABILITY, AND FINANCECalculating and plotting statisticsWorking with probability and distributions Financial toolsPART 4 GOING FURTHER WITH THE TI-83 PLUS/TI-84 PLUSTurbocharging math with programming The TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition Now what?