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TI‑84 Plus Secondary Calculator

Expanded graphing technology performance comes pre-loaded with more than a dozen applications, including functionality that encourages exploration of interactive geometry, inequality graphing and real-world data collection and analysis.  

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Encourage students to engage in maths and science.

The TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator is ideal for secondary school maths and science. Its MathPrint™ technology engages students by enabling them to enter fractions and equations in proper notation so they see it on the display exactly as it’s printed in texts and on the board.
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Take it to the test

Standardized testing organizations have approved the TI-84 Plus calculator for use on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT college entrance exams, IB and AP tests.*

*SAT & AP are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which does not endorse this product. IB is a registered trademark of the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Carry it from high school to college

TI graphing calculators are durable, multi-functional educational tools that meet students’ critical math and science requirements from high school through college.

Get students talking about math and science

TI-SmartView™ CE Emulator Software for the TI-84 Plus family is a proven tool for engaging students and encouraging them to explore important principles and concepts. The software supports Mac® and PC computers, and it integrates with your existing projection system or interactive whiteboard to display a simulation of the calculator’s screen and keypad to the class.

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Keep track of classroom calculators

Easily distinguish classroom handhelds from student-owned calculators with EZ-Spot loss prevention features. The “school bus yellow” back cover, slide case and faceplate inscribed “SCHOOL PROPERTY” provide effective theft deterrence.

Upgrade to a new dimension of visualization

The TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator features a captivating color display that enables students to see equations, data and graphs clearly and make stronger connections. Learn more

In addition to the high-visibility color innovation, the TI-84 Plus CE calculator’s other key features include:

  • 30% lighter and thinner than earlier generation TI-84 Plus models
  • Vibrant backlit color screen
  • TI-Rechargeable battery
  • Pre-loaded Apps and Images
  • MathPrint™ functionality
  • Capability to import photos from a computer to the calculator and graph on top of the images to create an engaging learning experience†
  • Approved for PSAT**, SAT** and ACT® college entrance exams; and for AP** tests that allow or require a graphing calculator

**SAT & AP are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which does not endorse this product. Policies subject to change. Visit www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org.
†Use TI Connect™ Computer Software to import images. File types supported include: .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tif

A complete learning resource

84 Activity Central

Subject-specific lessons and tools help students gain an understanding of maths and science concepts. Browse this database for activities filtered by subject, grade level, handheld device used or your own keywords.

Professional Development

For more than 25 years, maths and science teachers have turned to the T³™ organisation for high quality, research-based professional development. T³ combines content-rich curriculum, hands-on technology training and compelling instruction on best teaching practices. T³ online webinars, tutorials and courses are ideal for building skills around busy schedules. 

TI 84 Plus Secondary Calculator Specifications

Hardware

  • 8-line by 16-character display
  • Powered by 4 AAA batteries with a lithium battery backup to protect RAM memory during main battery change
  • Impact-resistant slide case
  • TI Connectivity Cable included
  • 480 KB ROM memory for data archive and storage of Apps
  • 24KB of available RAM memory
  • Available Teacher Pack (EZ-Spot) that includes:
    • 10 calculators
    • 5 USB computer cables
    • 5 unit-to-units cables
    • 1 Getting Started Guide
    • 1 Classroom poster

Built-in Functionality

  • Advanced functions accessed through pull-down display menus
  • Real and complex numbers calculated to 14-digit accuracy and displayed with 10 digits plus a 2-digit exponent
  • Graphs 10 rectangular functions, 6 parametric expressions, 6 polar expressions and 3 recursively-defined sequences
  • Up to 10 graphing functions defined, saved, graphed and analyzed at one time
  • Sequence graphing mode shows time series plot, cobweb/ stair-step plot and phase plots
  • User-defined list names. Lists store up to 999 elements
  • 14 interactive zoom features
  • Function evaluation table shows numeric evaluation of functions in table format
  • Interactive analysis of function values, roots, maximums, minimums, integrals and derivatives
  • 7 different graph styles for differentiating the look of each graph drawn
  • Horizontal and vertical split- screen options
  • Matrix operations including inverse, determinant, transpose, augment, reduced row echelon form and elementary row operations. Convert matrices to lists and vice-versa
  • List-based one- and two-variable statistical analysis, including logistic, sinusoidal, median-median, linear, logarithmic, exponential, power, quadratic polynomial, cubic polynomial, and quadratic polynomial regression models
  • 3 statistical plot definitions for scatter plots, xy-line plots, histograms, regular and modified box-and-whisker plots, and normal probability plots
  • Advanced statistics features including 10 hypothesis testing functions, 7 confidence interval functions and one-way analysis of variance
  • 15 probability distribution functions including Normal, Student-t, Chi-square, Binomial and Poisson
  • Business functions including Time-Value-of-Money (TVM), cash flows, and amortization. Full screen interactive editor for solving TVM problems
  • Interactive equation solver editor for solving for different variables in an equation.
  • Alphabetical CATALOG of all TI calculator operations in one menu
  • All TI-83 Plus graphing calculators are fully compatible with TI-84 Plus family calculators

Applications

  • Included Apps – Cabri Jr™, Catalog Help, Conic Graphing, Inequality Graphing, LearningCheck™, Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver, Probability Simulation, Science Tools, StudyCards™ , Topics in Algebra 1, Transformation Graphing, Vernier EasyData™
  • Apps are available from TI and other leading developers

Programming


  • Support TI Basic and ASM programming
  • Programming capability with the number of programs limited only by available memory
  • App SDK available

Connectivity

  • Electronically upgradeable graphing calculator allows you to have the most up-to-date functionality and software applications (Apps)
  • USB Cable and TI Connect™ CE software allow information to be transferred to and from a computer

Data Collection Support


  • Compatible with Calculator-Based Laboratory™ 2 (CBL 2™), Calculator-Based Ranger™ (CBR™), Vernier EasyLink® and Vernier EasyTemp® systems to allow collection and analysis of real-world data

Accessories

  • TI-SmartView™ Emulator Software for the TI-84 Plus family software. Allow educators to project a representation of the calculator’s display to the entire class. It is an ideal demonstration tool for leading classroom instruction of math and science concepts.

Applications

Area Formulas App

The Area Formulas App enables formula development explained with animation, and provides:
• Calculation examples given for each shape
• 15-question multiple-choice quiz included
• Practice exercise applying the formulas
• Two quiz levels - high scores are saved

This is a Concept App. Concept Apps have not completed full product testing and/or definition.

Cabri™ Jr. Geometry App

Now you can add a new dimension to your students’ learning experience interactive geometry for your calculator. Create excitement in the classroom as you construct, analyze, and transform mathematical models and geometric diagrams.

Explore the cutting-edge technology developed for TI by CabriLog® with renowned French mathematician Jean-Marie Laborde. Just take a look at what Cabri™ Jr. geometry app can do:

  • Perform analytic, transformational and Euclidean geometric functions
  • Build geometric constructions interactively with points, a set of points for locus, lines, polygons, circles, and other basic geometric objects
  • Alter geometric objects on the fly to see patterns, make conjectures, and draw conclusions -- and, you'll get a more intuitive and highly interactive interface

The Cabri Jr. Geometry App is also available for the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculators.

Catalogue Help

When students need help with the functions on their calculator, Catalogue Help provides easy access to calculator function information.

The [+] key allows you to see the required syntax for a chosen function, view and/or enter function inputs and paste function name back to previous location.

CellSheet™ App

Your calculator can become a more versatile tool to use in a variety of classes with the addition of spreadsheet capabilities!

  • Allows the student to enter data and text in cells
  • Create cell formulas and use built-in functions

The CellSheet™ App is also available for the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculators

Chinese Help App

Developed for Chinese speaking users, the majority of TI-83 Plus family and TI-84 Plus family functions can be translated into Chinese with this App.

Display:

  • Corresponding explanations
  • Arguments
  • Key presses
  • Examples

Conic Graphing App

This App will present equations in function, parametric, or polar form and provides a simple way to graph the four conic shapes

  • Circle
  • Ellipse
  • Hyperbola
  • Parabola

Enter the required parameters to:

  • Graph
  • Trace
  • Solve for the conic's characteristic
  • Parabola

The Conic Graphing App is also available for the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculators.

Decimal Defender

The Decimal Defender App lets you practice multiplying and dividing numbers by a power of 10 in a fun setting. 

This number sense skill is a foundation for learning multiplication and division algorithms, as well as helping students understand topics such as scientific notation, the metric system and more.

This is a Concept App. Concept Apps have not completed full product testing and/or definition.

Fundamental Topics in Science App

This App turns your calculator into a science tutorial by presenting basic science topics, and testing the students' comprehension with applicable activities.

Download the free companion App, Science Tools to add additional features especially designed for science instruction. It is directly accessible from Fundamental Topics in Science when both Apps are present on your calculator.

Guess my Coefficients

Guess My Coefficients provides an entertaining way for students to study and learn how to identify the coefficients of a function from a graph.

Students can choose from linear functions, quadratic functions and absolute value functions.

This is a Concept App. Concept Apps have not completed full product testing and/or definition.

Inequality Graphing App

Extend your graphing capabilities with the Inequality Graphing App.

Students can:

  • Enter inequalities using symbols
  • Plot inequalities including union and intersection shades
  • Trace points of interest (intersections) between functions
  • Store (x,y) coordinate pairs for viewing
  • Enter Linear Programming functions

The Inequality Graphing App is also available for the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculators.

Language Localization Apps

These Apps will translate all prompts, error messages and most functions into the following languages:
French; German; Spanish; Dutch; Danish; Swedish, Portuguese

LearningCheck™ App

You can easily create self-check opportunities by sending out review questions, practice tests and more with this great tool that expands the capabilities of your classroom technology.

TI-Navigator classroom learning system users can easily incorporate LearningCheck to send assignments to student calculators and then upload student’s finished material to their PC for grading and evaluation.

Logic Ladder App

Students can have fun while they learn how to use logic and reasoning skills with activities that encourage them to find prime factorisation of random numbers. Use clues to determine the correct sequence of various shapes and change shapes to find a correct sequence using clues

This is a Concept App. Concept Apps have not completed full product testing and/or definition.

Math by Hand App

Reinforce how to perform the "standard algorithms" for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with the Math by Hand App on your calculator.

Students can see step-by-step details emphasising the base-10 system, as well as the "fast maths" efficient steps that help users learn and review the algorithms.

This is a Concept App. Concept Apps have not completed full product testing and/or definition.

NoteFolio™ App

Students can use their graphing calculator to type notes for any class easily using the NoteFolio™ App. The app turns the calculator into a basic word processing tool that allows users to create and edit documents, save them and share them among calculators.

Complementary NoteFolio™ Creator PC software enables students to transfer documents to and from their computer as Microsoft® Word files.

Number Curiosities App

Illustrates and animates interesting facts about numbers 0 -25. Students can traverse a number line with their calculator to see:

  • Factorisation
  • An interesting geometric fact
  • A number sentence or pattern
  • Fun fact about the number

This is a Concept App. Concept Apps have not completed full product testing and/or definition.

Organiser App

An electronic calendar, to-do list maker and address book right at your fingertips.

Students can use their calculator to:

  • Manage class schedules
  • Create to-do task lists
  • Save email addresses and phone numbers
  • Access a yearly, weekly and daily calendar

Periodic Table App

This App is not just your basic periodic table - students can also study and review trends in the periodic table easily with their TI graphing calculator.

Additional benefits include:

  • 15 properties and facts about the 109 known elements
  • Graphs of the periodic nature of the elements
  • Easy navigation between the elements

Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver App

Polynomial Root Finder capabilities include:
  • Enter polynomials up to and including order (degree) 10
  • Easy to use POLY MODE screen to set up all options
  • Display roots as fractions or decimals for many roots
  • Choose to display only Real roots for 2nd and 3rd degree polynomials
  • For polynomials of degree 4 and higher, roots display in Complex format
  • Store polynomials to Y= for graphing and evaluation
  • Verify a root is the zero of the polynomial function by storing roots in Real format
Simultaneous Equation Solver capabilities include:
  • Enter systems of equations with up to 10 equations and 10 unknowns
  • Easy to use SIMULT MODE screen to set up all options
  • Displays unique solution, infinite solution, and no solution
  • Store coefficient matrix, augmented matrix, and the solution
  • Displays Reduced Row Echelon form
The Polynomial Root Finder and Simultaneous Equation Solver App is also available for the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculators.

Probability Simulation App

Explore probability theory with interactive animation that simulates the rolling of dice, tossing of coins and generating random numbers on your calculator.

Options include:

  • Bar Graph
  • Table of trials data
  • Settings for specifying numbers of trials
  • Ways to collect data
  • Weighting

In addition, students can export data for further exploration.

The Probability Simulation App is also available for the TI-73 Explorer, TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculators.

Puzzle Pack App

Puzzle Pack is a collection of four games for your handheld that are sure to challenge and entertain students while they learn!

Games included are:

  • Dino Puzzle
  • Block Dude
  • Puzzle Frenzy
  • Pegs

Rational Number Rampage App

Rational Number Rampage provides a fun way for students to study and learn about the representations of fractions, decimals and percentages in three different and challenging games.

To sharpen their maths skills, students can play:

  • Rational Timer
  • Rational Match
  • Percent Square

This is a Concept App. Concept Apps have not completed full product testing and/or definition.

Science Tools App

Science Tools provides the capability to perform unit conversions on your calculator. Get more use from your calculator in the science classroom with this App.

App elements include:

  • Constants and conversions
  • Significant figures calculator
  • Graphing tool
Vector tool

SimCalc MathWorlds™ App

This App employs interactive motion simulations, visualisation tools and the CBR™ Animator (that replays imported motions) to enliven and broaden understanding of both traditional core Algebra material and the ideas underlying Calculus at the same time - for ALL students!

Interactive graphs and formulas add a new depth of meaning for key ideas. MathWorlds uses the familiar and flexible structure of computer documents and menus connected to the curriculum.

SMILE Mathematics App

The SMILE App contains five games that reinforce skills from the number & operations, geometry and measurement standards. The games are a part of the SMILE Mathematics computer software suite developed by SMILE Mathematics of London, England.

Solve It App

This app is a learning activity tool for the pre-algebra and algebra student that's disguised as a game.

Students will enjoy solving practice mathematical equations by meeting the three levels of challenges; bronze, silver and gold.

This is a Concept App. Concept Apps have not completed full product testing and/or definition.

Start-Up Customisation App

Students can use their creativity to personalise the initial screen on their TI graphing calculator.

 Options include running a specific programme, App or picture on the calculator screen each time the power is turned on.

StudyCards™ App

The TI StudyCards Creator software allows you to expand your TI graphing calculator for use in any subject! You can create stacks of electronic flashcards for each of your classes. This easy-to-use PC software allows you to create the StudyCards stacks that you need.

* AP, AP Central, College Board and SAT are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of both the College Entrance Examination Board and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which were not involved in the production of and do not endorse this product.

TI TestGuard™ 

Within seconds, educators can gain control over testing environments using TI TestGuard™ to

  • Remove or disable* programs and applications on student calculators before tests
  • Delete other data stored on student calculators before tests
  • Restore programs and applications on student calculators after tests
  • Clears data from TI-83 Plus graphing calculator
  • Clears or disables* data from TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition graphing calculators.

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The TestGuard App is also available for the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculators.

* Disable feature works only on student TI-84 Plus calculators with OS version 2.40 or higher. If TI TestGuard is set up to disable programs and/or applications and the student has a TI-83 Plus or a TI-84 Plus with an earlier OS, the programs and/or applications will be deleted instead, with a configuration comparable to what was specified.

Transformation Graphing App

Students can visually draw conclusions about functions and improve graphing comprehension with this App. To take advantage of this App's capabilities, simply input functions, and view changes in the function as the parameters are changed.

Students can:

  • Instantly see how changing the value of a coefficient transforms a graph
  • Visually fit equations to data plots by manipulating coefficients
  • Import and export information from Microsoft® Excel® using the CellSheet™ Converter software

The Transformation Graphing App is also available for the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculators.

Vernier EasyData™ App

The EasyData™ App from Vernier Software & Technology is simple data collection software for the TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators. Explore the world around you using this App. The EasyData App auto-launches data collection when used with Vernier EasyTemp™ sensor, and loads built-in experiments for every supported Vernier sensor. EasyData™ supports data collection with Vernier USB sensors (TI-84 Plus family only), CBR™, CBR™ 2, CBL™ 2 and LabPro® devices using the TI-84 Plus family and TI-83 Plus family.

The EasyData App is also available for the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculators.

What’s My Angle

This App improves comprehension of the measure of angles through real-world examples using the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Families of graphing calculators.

This is a Concept App. Concept Apps have not completed full product testing and/or definition.

Graphing Calculator Accessories

Extend the power of your graphing calculator and create a customizable approach to learning with accessories for your graphing calculator.

TI-SmartView™ CE Emulator Software for the TI-84 Plus family

This simple software complements the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus families of graphing calculators, letting the educator project a representation of the calculator’s display to the entire class. It is an ideal demonstration tool for leading classroom instruction of maths and science concepts.

CBL 2™ System

The CBL 2™ system is a portable, handheld, battery-operated data collection device for gathering real-world data. Data collected with a CBL 2™ device can be retrieved and analysed by TI graphing calculators. With the CBL 2™ system and appropriate sensors, you can measure motion, temperature, light, sound, pH, force and much more.

CBR 2™ Motion Sensor

The CBR 2™ motion sensor, which connects directly to your graphing calculator, is designed for teachers who want their students to collect and analyse real-world motion data, such as distance, velocity and acceleration. Great for algebra through calculus and statistics, physical science and physics.

TI Connect™ CE Software

TI Connect™ CE computer software allows for connectivity between your computer and graphing calculator. Transfer data, update your Operating System (OS), download Calculator Software Applications (Apps), edit and load programs to your graphing calculator.

Resources

Subject-specific lessons and tools help students gain an understanding of maths and science concepts. Take advantage of TI's comprehensive suite of free activities and services for your graphing calculator.

Operating System

Keep your graphing calculator up to date with the latest Operating System.

Guidebook

Download the latest product manuals and Getting Started guides to get the most from your graphing calculator.