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Original post by the bear
no...it is some new tsr thang :redface:*


So how come \i don't get that feature?
or maybe i do*
My Casio FX 83GT+ has been with me since Y8 and it's perfect in every way.

An unbreakable bond has been formed, I hope it lasts me for many years to come.
Well, I don't know if Texas Instruments is well-known in the UK, but the TI-84 series is widely used here in the US. It's very powerful and stops just short of being a Computer Algebra System, which isn't allowed. The UK might have more restrictions on graphing calculators, in which case it wouldn't be allowed in your country.

https://education.ti.com/en/us/products/calculators/graphing-calculators/ti-84-plus/tabs/overview#tab=specifications
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Original post by jamestg
My Casio FX 83GT+ has been with me since Y8 and it's perfect in every way.

An unbreakable bond has been formed, I hope it lasts me for many years to come.


You won't use it at uni. :tongue:
I use the HP Prime in exam mode
An Casio 3.141 abacus. Chinese version.


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I'd highly recommend a graphical calculator for statistics as it saves you a hella lot of time and effort in the exam.They can be really expensive though; the one I'd bought was around £64, and it isn't very good at normal functions, as it looks very messy when ttrying to use things like fractions, so I have to use a standard calculator for a lot of stuff.

Haven't done any A2 modules yet, so can't really tell you about that.

Also, I've read how you're a little confused on some definitions.
Differentiation- it is a little method you use to help you find the gradient of a curve on a graph.
Integration- it's used to help you find the area under a curve on a graph.

:h:

EDIT: I wrote 'lines' instead of 'curves', idek why, but I've changed it now.
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Original post by flyingpanda
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I'd highly recommend a graphical calculator for statistics as it saves you a hella lot of time and effort in the exam.They can be really expensive though; the one I'd bought was around £64, and it isn't very good at normal functions, as it looks very messy when ttrying to use things like fractions, so I have to use a standard calculator for a lot of stuff.

Haven't done any A2 modules yet, so can't really tell you about that.

Also, I've read how you're a little confused on some definitions.
Differentiation- it is a little method you use to help you find the gradient of a line on a graph.
Integration- it's used to help you find the area under a line on a graph.

:h:


great, thanks for the definitions, they'll come in handy soon when the textbook doesnt get to the point :biggrin: i'll also look into the graphical calc
Casio FX991ESPLUS is so useful and recommended by my sixth form.
I've been using a Texas TI-84+ Silver Edition since my GCSEs. I've never had any problems with it. It takes time to get used to but it's really very handy! I wouldn't trade it for anything.

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Original post by flyingpanda
Also, I've read how you're a little confused on some definitions.
Differentiation- it is a little method you use to help you find the gradient of a line on a graph.
Integration- it's used to help you find the area under a line on a graph.

:h:


Those aren't correct definitions.
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Those aren't correct definitions.


Yeh they are bruv. Lines are curves k.


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Original post by physicsmaths
Yeh they are bruv. Lines are curves k.


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yeh best fit lines innit #u6things
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yeh best fit lines innit #u6things


that realisation you/they've been calling it the wrong thing this whole time

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Original post by Zacken
Those aren't correct definitions.


Well now I'm confused. :s-smilie:
Original post by flyingpanda
Well now I'm confused. :s-smilie:


Differentiation gives the gradient at a point of any curve.... You dont need to use it for lines :/

And integration can be used to find the area under curves, again not required for lines :/




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Differentiation gives the gradient at a point of any curve.... You dont need to use it for lines :/

And integration can be used to find the area under curves, again not required for lines :/




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Oh, by lines I did mean curves. I'll change it then.

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