Texas Instruments Calculators

These calculators are suggested by the math and science departments for their versatility and durability. Current versions include TI-83, TI-83Plus, TI-83Silver, TI-84, TI-84Silver and TI-89. With the exception of available memory and installed programs these calculators are all very similar. Read the packages carefully and shop with value in mind. Other TI versions are sold currently, but are not recommended for a variety of reasons. Texas Instruments (TI) GraphLink software (which is free from TI) as well as a link cable (received when purchasing your calculator) will allow these calculator to communicate information between calculators, computers, and data collection devices called CBL's. Other scientific calculators will suffice.

Calculator emulators

These emulators are computer based programs that simulate your calculators. They  can be downloaded from several sites including TIcalc.org and must be used with the ROM (Read Only Memory) image of a calculator you own. An emulator is useless without a ROM image, which contains the software you use to operate the calculator. It is illegal to distribute these ROM image files; you must copy the ROM from your calculator using a link cable. Do not ask anyone for ROM images. It is illegal to distribute them. The only way to legally obtain a ROM image is to download it from your own calculator using procedures defined by the creators of the emulator. To link directly to the TIcalc.org ROM page for directions and downloads click here.

Ohio Graduation Test Calculators

Students will be trained on and use the calculators that are used by students on the Math portion of the OGT. These calculators will be accessible throughout the year during class and after school. These calculators are not loaned out to students.

Calc98 - Free ware On-Screen Calculator

Forget your calculator and need to finish your homework? This scientific calculator has most of the needed functions. You can download it from its creators by pressing the link above this paragraph or by pressing Download Now. Next time you have your TI at home you should download a TI emulator.

Calculator Based Laboratory (CBL) Data Collection Device & CBL-II

The user interface provided by Vernier is a collection of programs used to gather, process, graph and analyze data. Included are provisions for measuring temperature, transmittance, voltage, current, pH and conductivity and pressure. Data can be displayed continuously or displayed/stored by time or under user control. The data is then analyzed using Texas Instruments GraphLink software. The CBL's will use a program entitled, "ChemBio," and the CBL-II's will use, "Datamate."

Other TI/CBL Resources

Texas Instruments Calculator Program Archive

The "official" site, with programs for the entire inventory of different calculators and CBL applications.

 

CBL Made Easy!

This is probably the only guide you will ever need. Produced by the folks at Vernier. You will need the Adobe Acrobat reader to view the file.

 

Ticalc.org

Not a Texas Instruments site, but an "unofficial" calculator site with information about programming, link cables and third party software for them, program archives and more.