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.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 1
Part 1: Making Friends with the Calculator 5
Chapter 1: Starting with the Basics 7
Chapter 2: Doing Basic Arithmetic 25
Chapter 3: Dealing with Fractions 35
Chapter 4: Solving Equations 41
Part 2: Taking Your Calculator Relationship to the Next Level 53
Chapter 5: Working with Complex Numbers 55
Chapter 6: Understanding the Math Menu and Submenus 61
Chapter 7: The Angle and Test Menus 69
Chapter 8: Creating and Editing Matrices 79
Part 3: Graphing and Analyzing Functions 89
Chapter 9: Graphing Functions 91
Chapter 10: Exploring Functions 111
Chapter 11: Evaluating Functions 127
Chapter 12: Graphing Inequalities 143
Chapter 13: Graphing Parametric Equations 155
Chapter 14: Graphing Polar Equations 163
Part 4: Working with Probability and Statistics 173
Chapter 15: Probability 175
Chapter 16: Dealing with Statistical Data 183
Chapter 17: Analyzing Statistical Data 193
Part 5: Doing More with Your Calculator 209
Chapter 18: Communicating with a PC Using TI Connect CE Software 211
Chapter 19: Communicating Between Calculators 221
Chapter 20: Fun with Images 227
Chapter 21: Managing Memory 231
Part 6: The Part of Tens 237
Chapter 22: Ten Essential Skills 239
Chapter 23: Ten Common Errors 243
Chapter 24: Ten Common Error Messages 249
Part 7: Appendices 253
Appendix A: Creating Calculator Programs 255
Appendix B: Controlling Program Input and Output 259
Appendix C: Controlling Program Flow 269
Appendix D: Introducing Python Programming 281
Appendix E: Mastering the Basics of Python Programming 287
Index 293
About the Author :
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.
