National and State Assessments with Graphing Calculators


Many national assessments include graphing calculators in their approved resources for test-taking.
The following either recommend, permit, require, or expect students to use graphing calculators on their exams:
Testing Calculator Use Current Calculators* Allowed More Information
PSAT/NMSQT** and SAT** Program
• A graphing calculator is recommended for use on the PSAT/NMSQT** and SAT Reasoning Tests™.
• A graphing calculator is permitted for use on the SAT Subject Tests™ — Math Level 1 and Math Level 2.

TI-73 Explorer™
TI-83
TI-83 Plus
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition
TI-84 Plus
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
TI-89 Titanium
TI-NspireTM
TI-Nspire CAS

For more information, download the College Board Calculator Policies from the College Board website: collegeboard.com

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Advanced Placement Program** (AP**)
• A graphing calculator is required for use on the AP Calculus AB and BC exams.
• A graphing calculator with statistics capabilities is expected for use on the AP Statistics exam.
• A graphing calculator is permitted for use on the AP Chemistry and AP Physics exams.

TI-73 Explorer
TI-83
TI-83 Plus
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition
TI-84 Plus
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
TI-86
TI-89 Titanium
TI-Nspire
TI-Nspire CAS

For more information, visit AP Central** at the AP Central College Board website: collegeboard.com
 
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ACT
• A graphing calculator is permitted for use on the ACT Assessment® exam.
TI-83
TI-83 Plus
TI-83 Plus Silver Edition
TI-84 Plus
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
TI-86
TI-Nspire
For more information, visit: ACT Assessment ® website: actstudent.org

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State Assessment Exams and TI-Nspire™ Handhelds
TI-Nspire handhelds are permitted on a growing number of state assessment exams including: Illinois, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wyoming.

To find out if your state permits TI-Nspire technology, go to the state information map or contact your state’s education department.
Assessment Apps and Software
Receive rapid measurement of your student's comprehension with the TI-Navigator™ system and these free downloads:

 LearningCheck™ App for TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus
 LearningCheck App for the TI-73 Explorer™
 LearningCheck Creator Software

ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. and was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product.

* Some older and/or discontinued products may also be allowed. Please confirm with the testing organization for the latest information.

** PSAT/NMSQT/SAT/Advanced Placement Program/AP/College Board are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production or development of TI products.

 
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