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Using the Ti-83 Plus/Ti-84 Plus: Full Coverage of the Ti-84 Plus Silver Edition
Contributor(s): Mitchell, Christopher (Author)
ISBN: 161729084X     ISBN-13: 9781617290848
Publisher: Manning Publications
OUR PRICE:   $23.74  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: August 2013
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BISAC Categories:
- Mathematics | Calculus
- Mathematics | Algebra - General
- Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Mathematics
Dewey: 510.285
Physical Information: 0.79" H x 7.41" W x 9.17" (1.35 lbs) 368 pages
 
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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 examples
  • Special tips for SAT and ACT math
  • Covers 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 PLUS
  1. What can your calculator do?
  2. Get started with your calculator
  3. Basic graphing
  4. Variables, matrices, and lists
    5. PART 2 PRECALCULUS AND CALCULUS
  5. Expanding your graphing skills
  6. Precalculus and your calculator
  7. Calculus on the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus
    8. PART 3 STATISTICS, PROBABILITY, AND FINANCE
  8. Calculating and plotting statistics
  9. Working with probability and distributions
  10. Financial tools
    11. PART 4 GOING FURTHER WITH THE TI-83 PLUS/TI-84 PLUS
  11. Turbocharging math with programming
  12. The TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition
  13. Now what?

Contributor Bio(s): Mitchell, Christopher R.: -

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 the author of Manning's Programming the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus.