It is strongly recommended that all LCHS math students have their own calculator for use during math class. Students in Algebra 1 Extended, Algebra 1b, Algebra 1, Geometry Essentials, and Geometry need a scientific calculator with a fraction key. The TI - 30 XIIS would be satisfactory. Students enrolled in any Honors class, AP class, as well as Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus or Probability and Statistics should have a graphing calculator -- the TI-84 Plus is the best choice. These two calculators are acceptable to use on the ACT exam. The following types of calculators are prohibited on the ACT:
- calculators with built-in computer algebra systems
- Prohibited calculators in this category include:
- Texas Instruments: All model numbers that begin with TI-89 or TI-92 and the TI-Nspire CAS—Note: The TI-Nspire (non-CAS) is permitted.
- Hewlett-Packard: HP 48GII and all model numbers that begin with HP 40G, HP 49G, or HP 50G
- Casio: Algebra fx 2.0, ClassPad 300 and ClassPad 330, and all model numbers that begin with CFX-9970G
Using the TI-89 is the most common reason students are dismissed from the ACT for prohibited calculator use.
Contact the classroom teacher or Jori Bowen with any questions on this matter. |
