Re: ok, the big question
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Re: ok, the big question
why *are* teachers scared of the ultimate power? doesn't it just let you
get to the good stuff in math? I think so. You can always emphasize
fundamentals, but I'd rather move on.
Jesse.Samuels@asu.edu
On Thu, 24 Jul 1997, Michael Chan wrote:
> You should get the TI-86, it's new right now, but soon it will be loaded with progs, just look at the TI-83.....I got an 86 instead of an 85 (I too had a 92, but teachers are scared of it's ultimate power)...so far, I have had no regrets...remember that the TI-86 is just a suped up 85, and the support thingy, well that just takes time....
>
> Hope you get an 86!!!! (it's better!)
>
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> From: Jan Selvitelle [SMTP:frozen@POPHOST.COM]
> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 1997 7:39 PM
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> Subject: ok, the big question
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> Ok, here's the big question. I am goin into my junior year in highschool so
> I will be taking the SAT and the ACT this year. I have a TI-92 but it is not
> allowed on those tests, plus it is inconvenient in class sometimes
> (size...plus I think it intimidates the teachers : ) ). Now, should I get an
> 85 or an 86? The 85 is more well supported, but the 86 has more memory,
> etc. Oh yeah, something else to take into consideration are games. I want to
> be able to play/program games too. Which is better for this?
>
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