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Calculator Information

Once students enter the college level courses, they should identify the highest level course they plan to take at Pierce College, and purchase the calculator that is recommended for that course.

COURSE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED REQUIRED
Math 98, 107 Scientific Scientific
Math 146 TI-83, 83+, 84+ Graphing Calculator with stats functions
Math 147 TI-83, 83+, 84+ Graphing Calculator
Math 148 TI-83, 83+, 84+ Graphing Calculator
Math 141, 142, 151, 152 TI-83, 83+, 84+, 89/89T, 92+, 200 Graphing Calculator
Math 153 TI-89/89T, 92+, 200 Graphing Calculator
Math 205, 224, 238 TI-89/89T, 92+, 200 Check with Instructor

Above table also includes Silver Editions. 89T is the TI-89 Titanium Edition.

NOTES: Engineering students should obtain a TI-89, TI-92, TI-200 or equivalent.

Some graphing calculators (TI-84 and TI-89) are available in the college libraries for rental for the term. See the library staff or your instructor for more information.