National and State Assessments and 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 on tests:

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 TEST™.
• 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 Web Site: 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 Collegeboard Web Site: collegeboard.com
ACT Testing • 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 handheld
The TI-Nspire handheld is permitted on a growing number of state assessment exams that includes 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.
 Go to state information map
Assessment software
Assessment software for rapid measurement of student comprehension with TI-Navigator™ system:
 LearningCheck App for TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus
 LearningCheck App for TI-89
 LearningCheck App for Voyage 200 / TI-92 Plus

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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