Technology+Request

= Technology Request: =

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We could use the Texas Instruments® TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator because the TI-30X IIS has the same features as the TI-30Xa, but the TI-30X IIS includes two lines equation recall/edit feature, two variable statistics, memory retention feature, five variable memories, and menus similar to a graphing handheld. With all of the algebraic equations we will be solving, the TI-30X IIS is the best calculator for our class. Also, the TI-30X IIS has back up solar power, so we would need to use fewer batteries than the TI-30Xa. =====

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My students need calculators so that they can complete many calculations that would take up way too much time to do by hand and that are crucial for solving equations. For example, we would be able to use the calculators to solve equations with large numbers for variables with large values. Right now, I must give the students less problems so that they have more time to write out the tedious work that their calculators could be helping them with so that they can get down to the actual work that I have been teaching them. There are a few features in the menu that the students might need help with, but these calculators are not complicated like the graphing calculators are. The calculators can be used in all math and science classes. As for instructional use, the students can compute quick calculations with the calculators as I teach them more difficult concepts that could be slowed down with big hand-written calculations. =====

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