Is a graphing calculator needed with Foerster Algebra 1?

[Angela in NC]

If so, what type should I purchase to cover math through Calculus? Where is the best place to purchase this? Thank you, Angela

[SusanAR]

Nope. My dc didn't use one with alg I. DS used it some use with Foerster's Alg 2, and certainly he will be using one heavily this year in pre-cal.:001_smile:
My dd began alg I with Foerster's in 8th grade at home with me. In 9th grade she began ps and studied alg I again since they don't offer alg to 8th graders. In ps she used the graphing calculator ALOT . I was VERY glad that she had experienced alg I with me WITHOUT such heavy calculator use.

susan

[Sharon in MD]

If so, what type should I purchase to cover math through Calculus? Where is the best place to purchase this? Thank you, Angela

If however your question is really "What should I buy for the long haul?" Then I would say either the TI-84 silver plus or look at TI's new Inspire series. Make sure that whatever calculator you purchase is allowed on standardized tests like SAT. (both that I mentioned are allowed). You really want to expend the extra $$ for the TI-84 silver plus over a TI-83 because of the speed of the beast. It is boring waiting for a TI-83 to do it's thing at times.

[Angela in NC]

This information helps! Angela