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TI-84 Plus For Dummies

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The Bottom Line

This guide provides entry users with all the basics needed to become a proficient graphing calculator user. You will learn how to:
Use the math and angle menus
Perform geometry functions with GeoMaster
Measure an angle
Construct lines, polygons, circles, and arcs
Graph inequalities
and Communicate with PCs or other calculators.
Pros
  • Great for the Graphing Calculator 1st Time User
  • Explanations are in 'layman's terms'
  • Great Top 10 Lists Included
Cons
  • If You're an Experienced Graphing Calculator User - Skip This
  • Too Basic for Users

Description

  • Easy to follow with icons to support key stroke functions.
  • Begins with the basics and progresses sequentially through the topics.
  • Learning to use this calculator will assist you in all of your homework topics.
  • Plain and simple English - very easy to follow.
  • A nuts and bolts approach to using the TI-84 calculator. Experience with the TI-83 not needed.

Guide Review - TI-84 Plus For Dummies

This guide assumes the user is starting out new with the TI-84 Graphing Calculator. The basics are well covered, you'll find out how to turn it on and off, use the keyboard, menus, set modes and use the catalogue. There are over 2 dozen menus in this calculator and it can be quite intimidating at first. Stick with this guide and you'll soon be navigating like the pros. Everything you'll want to know is clearly identified in the index and easy to follow. The Author: C.C. Edwards knows what the end user is looking for! She's a math professor and has been using technology before graphing calculators were invented! You'll be shown how to use the calculator’s handheld software applications, electronic self-quizzing function, portable spreadsheet application, and many other aspects!
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