TI Nspire CX CAS II
AP Calculus requires the use of a graphing calculator. The TI-Nspire CX CAS II is the most up to date graphing utility. It functions more like a computer than a calculator. The TI-Nspire CX CAS II is the update of the TI-Nspire CX CAS. Both models are comparable and will be used in class.
Students will use the TI-Nspire CAS connected to a TI-Nspire Navigator system in class to explore math concepts. While we will be using the TI-Nspire CX CAS in class, students may use any graphing calculator that meets the following requirements for homework and testing where a calculator is allowed:
Plot the graph of a function within an arbitrary viewing window
Find the zeros of functions (solve equations numerically)
Numerically calculate the derivative of a function
Numerically calculate the value of a definite integral
Students are allowed TWO calculators on their desks for all calculator sections on the AP exam. More information of graphing calculator use on the AP exam can be found at www.collegeboard.com
The CX Model is allowed on all standardized tests.
The CAS is not allowed on the ACT test.
See a chart for all TI products and acceptance on National Exams.
TI Nspire Help from Mrs. Thomas - Specific Help videos for Calculus.
TI-Nspire eGuide - Link to an interactive reference book to help you figure out different commands and features of the TI-Nspire family.
TI Home Page - Great place to start if you want any graphing calculator information.
TI Student Software - Each TI-Nspire comes with student software. It can only be loaded onto a computer (not a Chromebook).
TI-Nspire Intersection Points - This video shows how to adjust the number of visible decimal places seen for intersection points on a graph
Video explaining how to graph an Inverse - Make sure to read the first comment that addresses features relevant to operating system updates.