Taking a Practice SAT: the following are instructions for students considering taking the SAT for college admissions. You might be here to determine whether to take the SAT or ACT, establish a baseline SAT score, or work on improving your SAT score. If any of these describe your situation, please read the following instructions. … [Read more...]

Taking a Practice ACT: the following are instructions for students considering taking the ACT for college admissions. You might be here to determine whether to take the ACT or SAT, establish a baseline ACT score, or work on improving your ACT score. If any of these describe your situation, please read the following instructions. … [Read more...]

In the following video, I'm showing how to graph a basic linear equation (y=2x-2). I walk you through entering in the linear equation, locating the x and y intercepts and zooming in and out. Next, I graph a quadratic (second-degree) equation (y=x^2-5). Using the keypad offered by Desmos, it takes only a minute to find intercepts, … [Read more...]

Links and descriptions of the best free online math resources: Wolfram Alpha: Wolfram Alpha allows you to solve most any math problem and even graphs the answer. With the free version, it will allow you to see 2 problems worked out step by step daily. Using the free version, you can have any number of problems answered daily, just … [Read more...]

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The TI Nspire CX CAS is so powerful that it might not be allowed in your math class. So, before getting excited about its capabilities, please check with your instructor. If you can use it, definitely take the time to learn how to use it to solve algebraic equations, factor algebraic and rational expressions, and graph functions as well … [Read more...]

The TI 84+ calculator is the best in the graphing series available. Though other calculators might have the same functionality at a lower price, there are other factors that make it the best in the field. Basically, the sheer popularity of the TI-84 makes it the best in terms of shared programs. Further, math textbooks at all levels from … [Read more...]

The TI 36X Pro calculator is the best bang for your buck as a scientific calculator. Its top features: -Table for equations. This simplifies graphing and helps you find solutions, roots, and intercepts. -Polynomial Solver. Solves equations up to the third degree. No more having to solve the quadratic formula by … [Read more...]

The best calculators for High School and University Math Classes are made by Texas Instruments. Though there are a few out there that might have the same functionality or cost less, the TI family of calculators is the golden standard. In another blog post we will discuss each of these calculators in greater detail. For now, though, a … [Read more...]

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