#Ti connect how to#
#Ti connect software#
#Ti connect plus#

#Ti connect software#

There’s even a chance I already have one you can download for free.Ĭontact me if you have questions.TI Connect software is the new-generation link software, which takes TI calculator technology to a new level of calculator, computer and Internet connectivity. I can make bespoke programs for a nominal fee. Let me know if you have any ideas for programs. This way, even if you know only the output of your program, you should be able to match it with the correct answer on your test. The program will provide you with both answers (if there are 2) and show you the quadratic formula in fraction form. This helps if you’re in an algebra 1, algebra 2, precalculus, or college algebra class.

#Ti connect how to#

In the next video I’ll show you how to download a quadratic formula program. Schedule a Session What You Want To Do Next

This is another instance when you’d want to download your calculator programs again.

Oh, and sometimes a student’s calculator will have their calculator battery run down completely. That way, should anything happen, you can download your programs again. In any case, to be safe, it’s just easier if you keep the TI Connect software on your computer and your cable handy. Or, their programs for their science class if their math teacher clears RAM. Since this happens to a large contingent of my students on a monthly basis, they have to constantly download their SAT programs. As they want to keep the playing field level, they’ll often clear the RAM of your TI 84 calculator. And, they realize from their own experience what programs can do. Many teachers, especially younger math and science teachers know the power of the TI 84. Schedule a Session Why Might You Need To Download Programs More Than Once? But, they’ve not yet banned programs outright. Over time, they’ve removed their explicit language allowing programs. Years ago the College Board explicitly stated that programs were legal. For section 4 (Math, Calculator), programs on the TI 84 have been legal for about 30 years. There are many options for programs to help you on your SAT that it’s a wise investment in a cable.īefore you start telling me calculator programs aren’t legal on the SAT, please check. Or, if you’re taking the SAT in the near or distant future, you’ll definitely want your own cable. Once you start to realize how programs can help you in your math or science class, you’ll probably want the cable to yourself. As you can likely purchase the cable for less than $10, you might opt to buy one. And, you’ll need to borrow it in the first place. Other solution: borrow the cable from a friend or sibling. Just make sure the cable works so you can help your TI 84 calculator communicate with your computer. You might prefer to buy online and that’s fine.

It’s just easier to return electronic goods such as cables. I’d recommend a local retailer, such as Staples or Best Buy. Obstacle 2: You Don’t Have A USB to Mini-usb Cable.

#Ti connect plus#

TI 84 Plus CE models and above have the mini-usb input only. Only TI 83 calculators and some TI 84 calculators have the input for these. The cable on a TI 83 resembles an audio input cable. While you might be able to jury-rig some cabling to link it to a laptop, it’s really meant to communicate with other calculators. While the TI 83 Plus can handle programs, it’s not designed to download programs from the internet. Schedule a Session Obstacle 1: Wrong Calculatorįirst, you will need a TI 84 calculator. The entire process ought to take less than 3 minutes.