Texas Instruments

The Calculator Students Actually Need on Test Day

Texas Instruments graphing, scientific, and financial calculators deliver the exam-approved functionality that students, educators, and professionals depend on for AP classes, university labs, standardized testing, and CPA prep. The lineup spans TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire CX II graphing calculators, TI-30X scientific models, and BA II Plus financial calculators. Pair Texas Instruments calculators with laptops and tablets for complete classroom and office technology packages.

Texas Instruments for Every Classroom

• K-12 classroom sets — school districts order TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculators in bulk for algebra, precalculus, and AP courses where students need standardized, exam-approved devices with color displays and rechargeable batteries
• University and STEM labs — TI-Nspire CX II series supports CAS and programming, giving college students advanced tools for calculus, engineering, and data science coursework with a document-based workflow
• Standardized test prep — TI graphing calculators are approved for SAT, ACT, AP, and IB exams, making them the default choice for tutoring centers and test prep programs across North America
• Business and finance offices — BA II Plus financial calculators handle time-value-of-money, amortization, and cash-flow analysis for accountants, analysts, and CFA/CPA exam candidates
• Introductory math and statistics — TI-30X IIS scientific calculators cover trigonometry, statistics, and fractions at a price point that works for bulk classroom purchases in middle school and early high school

TI-84 vs. TI-Nspire: Choosing the Right Platform

The TI-84 Plus CE remains the most widely adopted graphing calculator in American classrooms, featuring a color display, rechargeable battery, and a massive library of compatible apps. Its straightforward button-driven interface means less class time spent on device training. The TI-Nspire CX II steps up with a touchpad, document-based workflow, and optional Computer Algebra System for symbolic manipulation that carries students from algebra through college-level calculus on a single device. Both models are approved for SAT, ACT, and AP exams. Teachers write curriculum around TI keystrokes, textbooks reference TI key sequences by name, and exam boards approve TI models explicitly. That ecosystem of teacher training resources, classroom software, and cross-platform compatibility is something no competitor has replicated at scale. Rechargeable batteries on current-generation models eliminate the recurring cost and waste of disposables across large classroom deployments.

Texas Instruments Product Lineup

• Graphing Calculators — TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire CX II series with color displays, rechargeable batteries, and exam-approved status for SAT, ACT, AP, and IB testing
• Scientific Calculators — TI-30X IIS and TI-36X Pro models for introductory math, statistics, trigonometry, and engineering coursework at bulk-purchase price points
• Financial Calculators — BA II Plus and BA II Plus Professional for time-value-of-money, bond pricing, amortization, and cash-flow analysis in business and finance

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