TI-Nspire review and giveaway
December 9, 2009 by Tracy
Filed under Product Giveaways
Available for under $150, the TI-Nspire graphing calculator is the perfect gift for parents to give their tech hungry teen this holiday season!
An educational device cloaked in the body of the hottest in modern technology gadgets and sure to fool your teen, the TI-Nspire has loads of features that tech-hungry teens love (www.ti-nspire.com), and you can customize it with online printable decals, free apps and downloadable games. Plus, it’s allowed on exams like the SAT and ACT, which certainly helps students get better grades in math… and what could be cooler than that?
PARENTS’ DREAM GIFT
TI-Nspire is the ultimate value buy, lasting from algebra through college-level math (that’s up to 10 years!) Unlike the sweater, parents won’t have to replace it with something trendier next year… and it helps their kid do better in school. The TI-Nspire really is the perfect tech gadget gift for your teen who is nearing the end of high school and ready to venture off to college. Texas Instruments is a trusted leader in electronics and calculators and their brand is the #1 recommended by teachers. The TI-Nspire has a TI-84 Plus Keypad and is a perfect fit for text-happy teens who need a cool looking educational tool.
Some unique features of TI-Nspire technology let you:
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View multiple representations of a problem on a single screen
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Grab a graphed function and move it to see the effect
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“Link” representations: Manipulate the properties of one and observe instant updates to others without switching screens
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Create, save and review work in electronic documents, like a computer
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Activate the handheld’s Press-to-Test feature to block access to certain geometry features not allowed on state exams
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Experience identical functions on the handheld and TI-Nspire Computer Software (Windows© or Mac©). Your students can use the software independently or in tandem with the handheld for work in and out of class
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Project a full interactive handheld alongside a large handheld screen to demonstrate concepts to your class usingTI-Nspire Computer Software – Teacher Edition
TI supports the passion that educators possess for teaching with technology designed to help students succeed in math and science. TI’s research-based* technology for instruction and assessment, curricular materials and professional development combine to provide essential elements for greater student achievement.
TI-Nspire Giveaway
This is easily one of the coolest giveaways I’ve ever had the chance to offer my readers, as I have a chance to give one lucky a winner a chance for your very own TI-Nspire graphing calculator.
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THIS CONTEST WILL END DECEMBER 22ND AND WE WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. THANKS FOR ENTERING AND GOOD LUCK! U.S. only please.
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I really need this calculator. I am starting college calculus II and I don’t have any money for a calculator. I always had to borrow one. Books are hard enough to purchase. Thanks
Id like to win for the brother who is in high school and will DEF need one of these sooner or later!
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I want to win this because my sister is starting middle school, and I think she could use it!
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My boys love math and this would help them immensely.
I would like it because my step daughter is going to need one next year for school!
Because I am going to college and this calculator is required for next semester!
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My oldest son is starting calculous after the winter break. He read about this calculator and said it would be a great help.
I have a niece that is going to be entering college next year. Would make a perfect gift for her going away.
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I went to a TI convention when it was first released and am impressed by its many functions.
The calculator would be great for my kids in high school.
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Thanks for the giveaway…I have recently decided to go to grad school and I need to brush up on calculus & statistics, so a graphing calculator would be useful.
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My kids just started using calculators in school and will need an advanced one like this one soon.
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This would help my sister a lot in her college math classes.
I have a college daughter majoring in biochemistry and a high school son taking precalculus. So we NEED a graphing calculator. Thanks.
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I would like to win it for my daughter who will soon be entering college.
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I’d love to win it for my daughter to help her in her studies
I would like to win the TI-Nspire because it looks very useful!
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My boys love math and this would be great.
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My niece could use this for her college classes.