Calculators

[Michael Nirula]

I brought my TI-84 to college, but those can't be used on tests so do I need to buy a new calculator for the test or are they provided?

[AvaGordon_4F]

You'll need to buy a scientific calculator for the midterm and final, I believe. On the syllabus it says that "only non-programmable, non-graphing calculators are allowed".

[Michael Nirula]

Ok but for test 1 do this week do we not need one?

[AvaGordon_4F]

Honestly not sure... Maybe email your TA? They're probably not going to provide calculators, so if they say you can't use yours that would be awful. Definitely borrow one to be safe.

[Michael Nirula]

Ok cool thx

[Mikka Hoffman 1C]

I would buy a calculator to use on the test because you will need it for calculations like molar mass and dimensional analysis calculations which can be tricky and time consuming to do by hand. Calculators were not provided during my test, but it might be worth it to double check with your TA.

[Rachel Chau 1L]

You should buy one of at least borrow one for the test

[cristinapadilla_1E]

Based off of experience from taking the quiz today, calculators are not provided. They sell cheap ones at the bookstore!

[Phil Timoteo 1K]

You need to buy your own calculator.

[Destiny_Ryales_3J]

If you're in a hurry to buy one and cannot order it or go to target to get one, they sell scientific calculators at the store in Lu Valle commons. It's the store underground by Dodd Hall.

[Millicent Navarro 1I]

Personally, I always brought a scientific calculator with me for an exam/test. On the Chem14A syllabus, it does say you may only bring "non-programmable and non-graphing calculators". Hope this helps!

[Julia Jones 1G]

You cannot use any form of graphing calculator on the test unfortunately so you will either need to borrow a scientific calculator or purchase one.

[Liza Hayrapetyan-3K]

Amazon has some for really cheap if this helps, I'm sure you can do the calculations yourself but they will be time-consuming.

[Andrew Sun 3F]

I use a TI-30X and it works wonders. Also heard a few of the Casio ones have a fraction button that would help you organize or visualize your work better!

[Lauren Solouki 4E]

I recommend a scientific calculator

[Anita Wong 1H]

I like my calculator because you can scroll and use the last answer to solve another problem! So if you calculate the molar mass of a compound you don't have to re type it! It's the Ti-30xs! I really recommend it!

[Manas_Varma_4B]

I have a TI-30x and it works really well.

[Abhi Vempati 2H]

I did some research on scientific calculators and settled on the TI-36X Pro, but I've heard the TI-30X also works great. I personally preferred the 36 because it seems to be slightly more advanced, but I don't think there's a huge difference between the two. Good luck!

[Naren_Ramesh_4F]

My TA said that it is best to purchase a simple, 4-function calculator or a simple scientific calculator. Apparently, TI-84's are not used in most university tests.

[Kaitlyn Jang 1F]

The syllabus states that "only non-programmable, non-graphing calculators are allowed." Buy one and use it for the test.

[Marykate Abad 3L]

I bought a scientific calculator for this class because the syllabus says non-programable calculator is required