texas instruments ti30xa scientific calculator
once you get to a certain level of math classes a regular old calculator just isn t good enough anymore -- you need a high-functioning calculator that can perform algebraic trigonometric and statistical problems in addition to general mathematical tasks . the texas instruments ti-30xa scientific calculator can do this for you . it is extremely handy when it comes to figuring tricky fractions . it can add subtract multiply and divide fractions when entered in a traditional numerator denominator format . this calculator can also do a variety of conversions from fractions to decimals degrees to radians to grads dms to decimal to degrees and polar to rectangular . the display screen holds up to 10 digits . for high school or college students tackling advanced math this is a great tool and a thoughtful back-to-school gift and with more professors allowing the use of calculators during classes and exams it s a necessary one . easy to use and easy to slip into a backpack the ti-30xa will soon become indispensable for both the serious and the striving math student . -- dana van nest