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Texas Instruments TI-73 Graphing Calculator

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This is a great calculator for a Middle School/High School Student. There are many functions on this calculator that are really useful. Also, there are mini math games, such as probability, etc. Overall, this is a great calculator if you're looking for a useful, long-lasting calculator because this is one of the best calculators around that I have used. Overall, I would recommend this product, as it has a very good quality.

The TI 73 is the best. At least in my opinion, it is the best for all the people in Middle School. If you are in Middle school at this moment and you need a graphing calculator for math or science, don't go out and spend alot of money on another kind of calculator. The TI 73 is fit for the job!

I use this calculator at school. It is great! It does graphs, plots, and much more! I like how it shows you all of the number that you type in, unlike a regular calculator that only shows you 1 number at a time. It's wonderful for schools and home!

This calculator is fine, and TI is certainly the industry standard in graphing calculators...so not much competition there. But I would definitely just pay the extra money for the TI-83 (I had a Plus...but being 22 years old, I am a dinosaur, so can't comment on the Silver edition and what not). Assuming the student doesn't break it, this is the standard through high school and college, so why buy an $80 calculator now, only to purchase another one for $100 in 2 years? It's best to get used to your calculator so you can be efficient on exams, etc...and at some point in high school, the 83 will definitely be much more useful than the 73, if not required.

I had an 83 from 6th grade until my first year of college, when I dropped and broke it. Upgraded to an 89...it helped me out a few times on projects when I didn't feel like calculating out long integrals or derivatives by hand, but didn't help me out on any tests or anything, if that's what you're looking for (most college exams are taken sans calculator - I majored in math).

If your student is at middle school age, I would advise getting the 83 for: 1) increased functionality over the 73, 2) less complicated interface than the 89, 3) most universally used, 4) interesting (but not overly complicated) programming interface, if the student might be into that. I used to program small applications on my 83 in middle school, but when I bought the 89 in college I never took the time to relearn the interface.

Probably best to buy a TI-83 now, and if desired upgrade to the 89 when you hit college, or just stick with the 83 (like most of your fellow students will)

If you are in grades 4-8 this is a wonderful calculator to explore and formalize your understanding of the math concepts. It has many nice features. However if you need a graphing calculator that you will use through high school use the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. If you are purchasing during your high school years you may want to consider even starting with a higher caliber calculator than this as a TI-83 Plus will not take you through very many college level math courses until you need something more substantial in available functions.

Well....this calculator has many features for middle school students, but really is it worth it ? If you're in middle school, then you probably won't need such an expensive calculator, because you really don't need to use a calculator to graph. If you are learning graphing, you might not be able to use it one the test. In my opinion, I would buy one of those cheaper plainly scientific calculators. They get the job done and they are cheaper. But, if you really want to get a graphing calculator, I would suggest the TI-83 plus. Right here on Amazon.com, it being sold at $86.99, CHEAPER than this one and with more functions!!!!!!

My daughter is a 7th grade student and this is the Calculator her Teacher recommends, it is also the one her School uses.My daughter loves this Calculator for School and home use and would highly recommend it for Students.

Most middle school teachers are using this calculator, so it was a must for me to purchase. Very easy to use and great features.

TI-73 Graphing Calculator is bought to my daughter in 7th grade. It is the model recommended by her Math teacher (Middle School).