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We have begun using graphing calculators in pre-calc and calc
since it is required on the AP test.  Juniors taking pre-calc
are required to purchase the calculator.  Most students in
physics have a graphing calculator, but know all.

The math department has a class set of graphing calculators to
use in pre - precalc classes.  They can be used in physics as
well.

The Texas Instruments (TI) 81 is the cheapest, but can not be
connected to their calculator based lab interface (CBL).
The TI-82, or TI-85 have external ports for connection to
the CBL and computers so that information can be tranfered
to and from the calculator.

The 81 is for general high school uses, the 82 for high school
and non-technical college general use and data analysis, the
85 is for technical college work.  Some college tech programs
use HP calcultors too.



>
> We are exploring the use of graphing calculators for use in both math and
> science areas next school year.  I would like some indication as to how many
> of physhare teachers are utilizing graphing calculators in their physics
> classroom.  If so, do your students purchase the calculators or do you have
> class sets for the students to borrow? Which brands / model are you using?
>
> -Phil Kline,
>  Chemistry/ Physics teacher
>  Mohawk H S
>  Sycamore, OH
>  email: pkline@nike.heidelberg.edu
>


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