Although graphing capabilities are not necessary for ACT success, students accustomed to using a graphing calculator may want to find an acceptable replacement. TI-83 and TI-84 models are approved. Many schools have used these calculators in the classroom for years, so students are familiar with them. Unfortunately these models typically cost over $100, a poor investment if you only need it for ACT testing. Some students have been successful in checking a calculator out from their school for the weekend or borrowing from a friend. A current client of mine was able to find a graphing TI-84 at a pawn shop for $20.

Visiting pawn shops is just one of the measures federal employees have been forced to turn to as we approach the end of the first month of the shutdown. Other workers have started GoFundMe campaigns to raise money for bills or picked up extra shifts at secondary jobs. Meanwhile, some government organizations have shared controversial tips for workers looking to make extra money.




Do Pawn Shops Buy Graphing Calculators