You and your trusty TI-84+ can ace math, together

Graphing calculators are an essential tool in many high school and college math courses. TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator For Dummies teaches you how to use these handy little machines with confidence, for basic math and far, far beyond. Packed with insider tips, common mistakes to avoid, and updates on the newest products available, this is the must-have reference to get the most out of your graphing calculator. You'll learn how to navigate the home screen, menus, and mode settings. And we'll teach you how to use your calculator to, uh, do math--starting with basic arithmetic functions and stepping up through matrices, complex numbers, and beyond. You can even learn about probability and how to conduct statistical data analysis with your TI-84+. Get graphing!

• Grasp the basics of using your TI-84+ graphing calculator
• Learn how to use shortcut menus to enter fractions, matrices and logarithms (with a change of base!)
• Figure out how to make charts, scatter plots, and more
• Get started programming in Python on the new TI-84 Plus CE Python Edition
• If you have the older TI-84+, look for tips that point out keystroke and functionality differences

This edition of TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator For Dummies lets you do everything there is to do with the very latest TI-84+ models. Whatever kind of math you're doing, you'll get some quality screen time in, thanks to Dummies.

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Jeff McCalla teaches Algebra II and is the Test Prep Coordinator at St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee. As a regional instructor for Texas Instruments, Jeff has presented sessions at conferences all over the country. In 2009, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science & Mathematics Teaching.

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You and your trusty TI-84+ can ace math, together Graphing calculators are an essential tool in many high school and college math courses. TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator For Dummies teaches you how to use these handy little machines with confidence, for basic math and far, far beyond. Packed with insider tips, common mistakes to avoid, and updates on the newest products available, this is the must-have reference to get the most out of your graphing calculator. You'll learn how to navigate the home screen, menus, and mode settings. And we'll teach you how to use your calculator to, uh, do math-starting with basic arithmetic functions and stepping up through matrices, complex numbers, and beyond. You can even learn about probability and how to conduct statistical data analysis with your TI-84+. Get graphing!

• Grasp the basics of using your TI-84+ graphing calculator
• Learn how to use shortcut menus to enter fractions, matrices and logarithms (with a change of base!)
• Figure out how to make charts, scatter plots, and more
• Get started programming in Python on the new TI-84 Plus CE Python Edition
• If you have the older TI-84+, look for tips that point out keystroke and functionality differencesThis edition of TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator For Dummies lets you do everything there is to do with the very latest TI-84+ models. Whatever kind of math you're doing, you'll get some quality screen time in, thanks to Dummies.

Zusammenfassung
You and your trusty TI-84+ can ace math, together Graphing calculators are an essential tool in many high school and college math courses. TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator For Dummies teaches you how to use these handy little machines with confidence, for basic math and far, far beyond. Packed with insider tips, common mistakes to avoid, and updates on the newest products available, this is the must-have reference to get the most out of your graphing calculator. You'll learn how to navigate the home screen, menus, and mode settings. And we'll teach you how to use your calculator to, uh, do math--starting with basic arithmetic functions and stepping up through matrices, complex numbers, and beyond. You can even learn about probability and how to conduct statistical data analysis with your TI-84+. Get graphing! * Grasp the basics of using your TI-84+ graphing calculator * Learn how to use shortcut menus to enter fractions, matrices and logarithms (with a change of base!) * Figure out how to make charts, scatter plots, and more * Get started programming in Python on the new TI-84 Plus CE Python Edition * If you have the older TI-84+, look for tips that point out keystroke and functionality differences This edition of TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator For Dummies lets you do everything there is to do with the very latest TI-84+ models. Whatever kind of math you're doing, you'll get some quality screen time in, thanks to Dummies.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part 1: Making Friends with the Calculator 5

Chapter 1: Starting with the Basics 7

Chapter 2: Doing Basic Arithmetic 25

Chapter 3: Dealing with Fractions 35

Chapter 4: Solving Equations 41

Part 2: Taking Your Calculator Relationship to the Next Level 53

Chapter 5: Working with Complex Numbers 55

Chapter 6: Understanding the Math Menu and Submenus 61

Chapter 7: The Angle and Test Menus 69

Chapter 8: Creating and Editing Matrices 79

Part 3: Graphing and Analyzing Functions 89

Chapter 9: Graphing Functions 91

Chapter 10: Exploring Functions 111

Chapter 11: Evaluating Functions 127

Chapter 12: Graphing Inequalities 143

Chapter 13: Graphing Parametric Equations 155

Chapter 14: Graphing Polar Equations 163

Part 4: Working with Probability and Statistics 173

Chapter 15: Probability 175

Chapter 16: Dealing with Statistical Data 183

Chapter 17: Analyzing Statistical Data 193

Part 5: Doing More with Your Calculator 209

Chapter 18: Communicating with a PC Using TI Connect CE Software 211

Chapter 19: Communicating Between Calculators 221

Chapter 20: Fun with Images 227

Chapter 21: Managing Memory 231

Part 6: The Part of Tens 237

Chapter 22: Ten Essential Skills 239

Chapter 23: Ten Common Errors 243

Chapter 24: Ten Common Error Messages 249

Part 7: Appendices 253

Appendix A: Creating Calculator Programs 255

Appendix B: Controlling Program Input and Output 259

Appendix C: Controlling Program Flow 269

Appendix D: Introducing Python Programming 281

Appendix E: Mastering the Basics of Python Programming 287

Index 293