DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The lessons learned
in mathematics and science classes last spring may not help
students figure out how to stretch their summer vacation a few days
longer. However, calculators and handheld learning tools from Texas
Instruments will help outfit 7-12th graders for their fall
classes.
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Texas Instruments fall line of fashionable calculators and
learning tools help outfit students for the new school year in
style.
New Color-Display TI-Nspire™ CX and TI-Nspire CX CAS
Handhelds
Texas Instruments is bringing a new spectrum of learning tools
to math and science students for back to school with the
introduction of its new backlit, color-display TI-Nspire™ CX and
TI-Nspire CX CAS handhelds. The TI-Nspire CX handhelds, with their
16-bit, 320 x 240 pixel high resolution color display, help
students better visualize math and science concepts.
Students can now more clearly interpret data, charts and graphs.
With this display, teachers and students can see sharp, full-color
images and animations, which help them to better connect complex
concepts to real-world learning. The new 3D graphing capabilities
enable students to explore graphs from multiple points of view to
develop deeper conceptual understanding.
The TI-Nspire CX handheld is permitted for use on the SAT*, AP*,
PSAT/NSMQT*, IB®, and ACT® college entrance exams, as well as many
state standardized tests. Students can download sample SAT and ACT
test questions for TI-Nspire technology.
The new TI-Nspire CX handhelds offer a sleeker, slimmer profile
and include a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. At retail, the
TI-Nspire CX handheld comes bundled with TI-Nspire Student Software
for home use.
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator
The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator helps students
graph equations in pre-algebra through calculus classes. Because
the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator comes in several
shades of pink and blue as well as other colors, students can do
their homework in style.
The latest operating system update features MathPrint™, so
students can input and view math symbols, formulas and stacked
fractions exactly as they appear in textbooks. A new Stats Wizard
prompts students for values such as mean, median or mode as they
work through various statistical functions.
Students can also download sample SAT and ACT test questions for
the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. Like the TI-Nspire CX handheld,
the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator is permitted for use during the
SAT*, AP*, ACT®, IB®, and PSAT/NSMQT*, as well as on many state
standardized tests.
Scientific Calculators
The TI-36X Pro Scientific Calculator, TI's newest and most
advanced scientific calculator, features a high-quality MultiView™
display and MathPrint™ capability. The MultiView display enables
users to view multiple calculations at the same time, compare
results and explore patterns on-screen. Enhanced math functionality
makes the TI-36X Pro scientific calculator ideal for computer
science and engineering courses. It also can be used in high school
and college mathematics classes where graphing calculators are not
used.
The new TI-36X Pro scientific calculator lets users select among
three mathematical problem solvers - numeric equation, polynomial
and system of linear equations. This means students have more tools
for learning and exploring math and science concepts.
The TI-36X Pro scientific calculator enables users to determine
the numeric derivative and integral for real functions. Users also
can readily perform one- and two-variable analysis, and display six
different regression models. The TI-36X Pro scientific calculator
includes a vector and matrix entry window feature similar to the
matrix functionality of graphing calculators.
The TI-30X IIS scientific calculator is perfect for students who
want to add personality to their back-to-school gear. The two-line
display scientific calculator combines statistics and advanced
scientific functions and adds a splash of color to the classroom.
This year's fashionable colors include pink, blue, green and
orange.
Availability, Retail Locations and Online Retailers
Texas Instruments calculators and handhelds are available at
leading back-to-school retailers and at TI's Online Store. A list
of retailers carrying TI products is available at
http://education.ti.com/us/purchase. A list of online outlets
carrying TI products is available here.
About Texas
Instruments
Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments, provides
a wide range of tools connecting the classroom experience with
real-world applications, helping students and teachers to explore
math and science interactively. TI's products and services are
tested vigorously against recognized third-party research, which
shows that the use of graphing calculators helps improve the
mathematical skills of students and their attitudes toward
mathematics. For more information, visit www.education.ti.com.
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and
develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier,
safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI
innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in
more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.ti.com.
*SAT and AP are registered trademarks of the College Entrance
Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and
does not endorse these products. PSAT/NSMQT is a registered
trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board and National
Merit Scholarship Corporation, neither of which was involved in the
production of, nor do they endorse these products.
Visit http://www.collegeboard.com/ for more information.
ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which was not involved
in the production of and does not endorse these products. IB is a
registered trademark of the International Baccalaureate
Organization, which was not involved in the production of and does
not endorse these products. Policies are subject to change.
SOURCE Texas Instruments Incorporated