Do we need a graphing calculator for Foerster Alg. 2? And...

[Lori D.]

Do we need a graphing calculator for using the Foerster Alg. 2 and Trig textbook? And if so, which one and where to get one? Thanks so much in advance! Warmest regards, Lori D.

[Kendall]

We did not use one in his Alg 2. We did only complete the Algebra portions moving to his Trig/PreCalc book for the trig. This was recommended by Foerster to Sharon in MD. We are now in Chapter 9 of PreCalc and I am glad we followed this advice. I think the Precalc book with trig is early enough for the graphing calculator.

TI84 Silver plus is what Sharon recommended and what we purchased. I got mine off ebay.

[Lori D.]

Thank you, Kendall! I am trying to finish all my prep for the coming school year and didn't want any "surprise" supply needs to trip me up once we got rolling. :) Warmest regards, Lori

[Dana]

I haven't checked this out, but I had students tell me they found graphing calculators pretty cheap at a pawn shop in town. Could be worth checking out.

I'd also go with the TI-83 or 84, but I'd also avoid using it for as long as possible.