Back to school shopping often includes technological tools for older kids. One of the main such tools is a calculator, and while there are plenty of choices, it's good to have a calculator that is reliable, and that meets the main needs of the students. As a math teacher, I have a strong preference for Texas Instruments products, which have continued to adapt over the years. Their products have always been top notch, and I haven't been very happy with my non TI choices.
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TI-15 School Calculator
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The TI-15 is a good choice for the middle school student, with more than just the 4 functions, or operations, available on basic calculators. Fractions, squaring and square roots, and more, this is great for most middle school topics.
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| TI-30X Scientific Calculator |
The TI-30 has been adapted through the years, and is a scientific calculator, including trig functions, as well as the ability to do operations and simplifications with fractions.
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TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator
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Texas Instruments Graphing Calculators are top-notch, as well, with great use in high school and college mathematics courses. 
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