Austin Glau Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Ok,So a lot of people seem to think that the TI-Nspire is not allowed on the exam with it's Nspire faceplate. Well, after much searching I found a document that proves it is. Here it is: PROOF-- Sec41:209 last line on the page & Sec41:210 2nd column 3rd line. It's really easy to get it into Press-to-Test mode and a pain to get it out. This is so you can't do it during an exam.First, you may have to do an OS update as only the latest one has Press-to-Test mode. Do it using the cable that came with your hand held and the TI-Nspire Computer Link Software (Free:D). All you have to do is download the software, plug in your TI, wait for the drivers to install...., make sure the TI is on, then start up the program. It'll find your TI and automatically search for OS updates.Then, to get it into Press-to-Test mode check out this.NOTE: That is for the 2nd generation version of the device (aka your on button is at the bottom versus sharing the home key). If you have the first version the only difference is that to get it into Press-to-Test mode just hold Esc, Home (The key with the little house) , and ON. All at the same time. Then continue to follow the instructions in the guide from TI.ANOTHER NOTE: Because TI seem to be idiots, they didn't tell you that to get it out of Press-to-Test mode you don't need another TI-Nspire (Cause seriously, who has two). All you need to do is hook it up to your computer then follow the same instructions in the guide from TI (make a document, go to the tools menu, and select "Exit Press-to-Test mode"...or something like that). OK. So I basically just re wrote the guide but whatever. Feel free to ask more questions! Thanks so much for the information Chocaholic. Can you please tell me if you can also use it in Chemistry and Physics?you should be able to use it whenvever calculators are required Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Actually, If I remember correctly, Chemistry students are not allowed a calculator and Physics students are not allowed a programmable calculator. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laryxle Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 You aren't allowed a calculator for P1 Chem, although for the other 2 papers you are (you couldn't do some of the P2 questions w/o one) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zirek Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 New Nspire even has a touchpad. It is also so much faster Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Glau Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Seems neat. What do you mean wireless base though? do you have to remove it manually? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zirek Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 So does anyone know if the new touchpad one is allowed in IB exams? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zirek Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Seems neat. What do you mean wireless base though? do you have to remove it manually?Actually does anyone know if you can use the new nspire (non-cas but with touch pads) in IB? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 So does anyone know if the new touchpad one is allowed in IB exams?Not that I know of no.IBO hasn't OFFICIALLY allowed it...though you can send them an e-mail for confirmation. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessskris Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 everybody in IB in my school MUST have a TI-Nspire and we would be using it in the final exams. so I guess it should be permitted otherwise my school would not ask everybody to get one. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zirek Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Does anyone know whether in the chemistry and physics exams (in which you are allowed a calculator) you must have your ti-nspire calculator in press-to-test mode? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomaha Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 TI-84+ Silver Edition: it is easy to use and it is more popular than TI-Nspire Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingonacloud Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I have a TI 84+ and I am taking HL maths which requires the function of some complex things to be done by the machine. It is completely sufficient and in some ways better than 84+ SE(like showing the powers of the numbers on their top right rather than putting ^)I would say, do not waste much money on N-spire Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zirek Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 TI NSPIRE is the supreme calculator for IB use. It doesn't lag to draw graphs, it is easy to solve equations, the resolution is way better and the interface itself is much easier to use. I am in a class where there are some students with the NSPIRE and the others with the 84+, and everyone agrees the former is much better. It is also relatively cheap- $90 or so on ebay . Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessskris Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 TI-84+ Silver Edition: it is easy to use and it is more popular than TI-NspireTI-Nspire is less popular because it's newer, I guess? TI-Nspire for the win! very easy to use, nice interface and OS, love the touchpad, awesome features and all!! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraZ Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Im so pro i use the old TI-83 , its blue and partially see through but i would have to say that TI- 83/84 are the way to go Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slovakov Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I've used TI-84+ and think it's great, particularly with the 2,55 OS version. It's fast and has everything necessary for the quick use during the exam.I would very much like to try the Nspire, but now, when I'm done with the IB, I don't have enough motivation to spend that much money on the calculator. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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