- The TI-89 introduction was originally designed for an Advanced Placement Calculus BC Course.
- It takes typically 70-140 minutes to cover the entire packet with the advanced placement students who are familiar with the calculator.
- The lesson can be used in other mathematics courses by breaking it down into smaller components.
- Sections 1 and 2 are basic and a great place to start with any mathematics course. Section 3 is very powerful and should be reserved for the higher-level courses.
- Algebra students everywhere would love to use the Computer Algebra System on tests. Sections 4 and 5, graphing and scripting on the TI-89, are applicable to algebra, geometry, pre-calculus and calculus.
- They can be introduced within the original packet or introduced by themselves. Section 7, parametric mode, probably should be introduced in the pre-calculus class.
- The last section, programming keystrokes, is a fun activity that can be implemented at anytime, anywhere.
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