Is a TI-84 Plus Silver Edition okay for Algebra 1?

Question

I bought a TI-84 plus silver edition for algebra 1, the school list just says a TI-84 plus but is the silver edition okay for algebra 1 too or will i not be allowed to use it?

P.S. I'm going into 8th grade if that helps.

Answer 1

The silver edition is the more advanced version of the plus.  The silver edition comes with Textbook Math Notation, Spreadsheets, SAT/ACT Test Prep, and 9 times the memory.  I went through Algebra 1 with a scientific calculator just fine, but I wish I'd had the TI-84 silver edition I do now because it makes it easier.

The only reason I can think of that you might not be able to use it is because you can program in formulas, which could be considered cheating on a test.  However, there were people in my Algebra 1 class 3 years ago that had graphing calculators, and my teacher let them use them.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

very good choice. im going into geomatry and thats the same one i use. just make sure it has graphing abilities.  :]

Answer 3

that will probably be fine, if you have any worries though, make sure you can take it back

Answer 4

It is exactly the same as the TI-84, except for a little bit more memory.  Yes, your school will accept it, but it seems like overkill for algebra 1

Answer 5

the silver edition is no different from the regular 84+. the only difference is that it has more memory.