( 19 reviews )
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Posted: May 25 2009
Having taught math in urban school setting for over 5 years where funding and student buying power is limited, I've recently discovered this calculator as a cheaper alternative. Integrated math textbooks use graphing calculators extensively. The problems rely on students being able to generate tables, statistics and graphs quickly on the calculator. While the 30XS can not do graphs it can do tables (which is rare in calculators, particularly under $20) from which students can plot their own graphs. The statistics features are also fantastic featuring the mean, standard deviation,5 number summary and more. While this calculator is not as feature loaded as a TI-84, its has most of the features my High School students needs. As a bonus its mostly solar powered so I don't need to buy AAA batteries! I have been a TI sales person in my classroom telling students if they can not afford a graphing calculator ($80 and up) this is a good choice. I do wish TI had some sort of teaching tool like TI-Smartview for this calculator, however its features are not so dissimilar to a TI-84 which makes teaching features easier. If you are fortunate enough to have a document camera, problem solved.
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( 0 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 9 2009
Good basic scientific calculator. Easy to learn and easy to use. Solar power means now battery changing.
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Posted: Apr 21 2009
I got this calculator in anticipation of the upcoming FE exam, and thus far have been impressed. The button layout is pretty similar to the TI graphing calculators, so right off the bat I was able to find everything i needed. The multiline screen is also really useful. In all, for the price it's a really great buy for when you need something that's less than a graphing calculator.
