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Re: Use of graphing calculators in physics
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Author: Phil Kline (Guest)
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 1995 17:31
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Thank you very much for the reply.

-Phil Kline
 Mohawk HS
 Sycamore, OH
 email: pkline@nike.heidelberg.edu


On Sat, 4 Mar 1995, Steve Hamersky wrote:

> 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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