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TI-84 Plus CE Review

By Tech Powered Dad on August 14, 2019

In this post: Software Changes | Battery Life | TI-84 Plus vs. TI-84 Plus CE TI-84 Plus CE on the ACT/SAT What Is the TI-84 Plus CE? The TI-84 CE Plus is the latest in a long line of TI-84 calculators, but with a better color screen, battery life, software, and a more compact size. It is the most widely adopted, widely trusted calculator by teachers in American classrooms. In this TI-84 Plus CE Review, I’ll explain why it made my list of the best graphing calculators for students.

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Texas Instruments Announces TI-Nspire CX II

By Tech Powered Dad on March 7, 2019

UPDATE: I have posted my TI-Nspire CX II review. Eight years… That’s how long it’s been since Texas Instruments announced the TI-Nspire CX graphing calculator, their first color graphing calculator. Since then, the platform has gotten a wide variety of software updates for the the TI-Nspire CX and CX CAS models that have continued to keep it at the top of the list of the best graphing calculators on the market.

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Second Annual TI Codes Contest

By Tech Powered Dad on February 20, 2019

Texas Instruments has just launched their second annual “TI Codes” contest to coincide with National Engineers Week. For STEM teachers, regardless of whether you are a math, science, or computer science teacher, this is a great opportunity to get kids involved in writing code in a fun contest. This year’s theme–food! TI is asking students to create a food product which could mean a new code driven cooking utensil, storage solution, nutrition idea, etc.

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Springboard vs. Udacity

By Tech Powered Dad on February 18, 2019

Please note that some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning a percentage of your purchase will support my work at Tech Powered Math at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support! TLDR: Udacity’s ultra competitive pricing and tight curriculum will make it the choice for the masses, but Springboard offers a concierge level of coaching that will appeal for those that don’t want to be thrown in the deep end without a guide.

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Graphing Calculator Reviews

Graphing Calculator Reviews


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