#1 Numworks

Pros:

• Less expensive than most other calculators

• Modern Design

• Open Source Software

• Extremely User Friendly

• Constantly improving

• Great for statistics

• Many easy to understand demo videos by Numworks

• Allowed on SAT and ACT

• Great Battery Life

• Python Capable

• Very Fast Processing Speed

• Flexible graphing capabilities (ex. x=y+3 can be entered instead of y=x-3)

Cons:

• Newer Company

• Does not have CAS

• Does not have 3d graphing capabilities

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#2 TI-84 Plus CE

Pros:

• Most Common Graphing Calculator

• Allowed on SAT and ACT

• User Friendly

• Has a Python Capable Version

• User Friendly

• Large built in memory

• There are many easy to understand demo videos

• There are many color options

Cons:

• Higher price point

• Does not have CAS

• Does not have 3d graphing capabilities

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#3 TI-Nspire CX II CAS

Pros:

• Most Common CAS Graphing Calculator

• Many demo videos for use

• Rechargeable battery

• Capable of 3d graphing

• Has CAS

Cons:

• Higher price point

• Steep learning curve

• Not allowed on the ACT

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