TI-Nspire For Dummies

by Jeff McCalla, Steve Ouellette

That TI-Nspire handheld is unlike any math tool you've ever seen Much more than a calculator, it's a learning aid for mathematics from pre-algebra to calculus. "TI-Nspire For Dummies" walks you through every amazing feature, showing you how to use this remarkable learning technology.

In plain English, you'll learn everything from how to load the batteries and create a document to how to perform geometric calculations and construct statistical graphs. You'll be able to: Set up your TI-Nspire, get familiar with the keypad, use the "d," "e," "/," "x," "c," and "b" function keys, and configure system settingsView graphical, algebraic, numeric, geometric, and written formatsGrasp mathematical concepts more easily through multiple and linking representationsRecognize how different concepts are linked by watching how a change in one representation appears in othersWork with the calculator menu, tools, forms, and variablesCreate documents, add problems, configure page layout, and save your work for assignments or class notesUse the graphing functions in the analytic view and work with geometric objects in the plane geometry viewCreate and manage lists and spreadsheets and use this application with others for statistical calculationsInstall the corresponding software on your computer and connect the handheld device to your PC

Written by a math teacher, "TI-Nspire For Dummies" helps students and educators alike take full advantage of this outstanding tool for teaching and learning math.

Genres: Mathematics, Reference, School

360 pages, Paperback

First published November 17, 2008

Reviews

[Charles Watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

The calculator is just great. The book explains much.

[Varun Malhotra · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a very good book. I thought it was very informative and gave me lots of advice for my calculator.

[Duffy Pratt · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know what's more pathetic, that I read a book about using a calculator, or that I thought it was pretty good.

[Matthew · Rating 2 out of 5]

Covers the basics, but needs more examples. I doubt this book is better than anything you can find online for free.