This holiday season, Texas Instruments is helping savvy shoppers give gifts that teens will use for years to come. If cutting edge technology and long-term value top your shopping list, consider TI’s holiday gift roster: TI-Nspire(TM) and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculators, TI-30X MultiView(TM) scientific calculator and the recently released BA-II iPhone® app.
Gift-givers can have peace of mind knowing that TI calculators are the ones recommended most by educators. Products like the TI-Nspire and the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculators deliver the ultimate in educational value for teens. TI’s high tech learning tools can help teens gain a deeper understanding of math and can be used in subjects ranging from pre-algebra through college math. With computer-like features that teens love, a TI calculator may be the only gift they receive which is allowed for use on exams like the SAT**, ACT, AP** and the IB®.
"Teens tell us how much they appreciate receiving TI calculators as gifts. With a wide selection of models and price ranges to choose from, a TI calculator is a smart gift choice for teens and professionals alike," said Terri Grosh, Director of Parent-Student Marketing, Texas Instruments.
Choose the right gift for the student on your list:
- TI-Nspire – TI’s newest graphing calculator, this top tech tool creates a dynamic dimension for students to take an engaging, interactive role in their learning. TI-Nspire graphing calculators are backed by research(1) showing that graphing calculators can help improve students’ math skills, and they’re allowed on the SAT**, ACT, AP**, IB® and a growing number of statewide math exams.
- TI-84 Plus Silver Edition – with lots of pre-loaded software applications, the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition will help students gain an academic edge from pre-algebra through calculus, as well as in biology, chemistry and physics. Research(1) shows students do better in math when they use a graphing calculator at home and in class, and with the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition’s cool colors and personalization features, students are sure to get into the math groove this holiday season.
- TI’s scientific calculators – colorful, affordable scientific calculators are perfect stocking-stuffer treats. From basic calculations to sophisticated 2-variable statistics, conversions, regression analysis and scientific data plotting, TI’s scientific calculators provide a range of functionality for general math, algebra, trigonometry and statistics. Choose from the TI-30XS MultiView(TM), TI-30X IIS and many more.
- TI’s BA-II iPhone app – for the college student or financial professional on your list, this app is for those who need to make short work of complex financial equations, on the go. The BA-II Plus app is equipped with all the original calculator’s features, including the ability to solve accrued interest, amortization, cost-sell-margin, depreciation and time-value-of-money calculations, such as annuities, mortgages, leases and savings.
So, this holiday season, consider giving students a leg up in their math class. Texas Instruments calculators are available for purchase at most major retailers or online. TI’s BA-II Plus application is available for download on the iTunes® App Store for $14.99.
About Texas Instruments
Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments, provides a wide range of advanced tools connecting the classroom experience with real-world applications, helping students and teachers to explore math and science interactively. TI’s products and services are tested vigorously against recognized third-party research, which shows that the use of graphing calculators helps improve the mathematical skills of students and their attitudes toward mathematics. For more information, visit education.ti.com.
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