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I know that my students are allowed to take as many as two TI-Nspires to their AP Calculus and AP Physics tests, but most don't have easy access to a second one, so it would help with equity if College Board would allow the online TI-Nspire Exam Calc that is available at no cost to College Board.
I know students can focus on demonstrating the mathematics they know if they are allowed to use the graphing calculator with which they are most familiar.
Reasons I prefer teaching with the TI-Nspire and having the students use handheld instead of an online calculator:
1. First, it is the best tool for teaching and learning mathematics, physics and more. (I could go into much more detail and give examples.) Students can better explore and discover mathematics with the TI-Nspire than with any other tool I've seen.
2. With my TI-Nspire Navigator system I can easily send files, formative assessment, quizzes, data, etc. I can see what is on their screen and help guide them or have them demonstrate their discoveries.
3. Students are not distracted by other websites/games/emails/chats when they are on their handheld TI-Nspire and not on their phone or computer.
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Mr. Bird
Teacher - Mathematics & Physics;
Adviser - NHS, Rocket Team, VEX Robotics; Coach - Boys & Girls Tennis
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