TI-Nspire for Dummies Paperback - 2011 - 2nd Edition

From the rear cover

Learn to:

• Use all features of the new touchpad
• View graphical, algebraic, numeric, geometric, and written formats
• See and make connections among multiple representations at once
• Explore the new TI-Nspire CX full-color display

Your TI-Nspire has had a makeover! Learn to use all its amazing, updated features

Your TI-Nspire is simply one of the most fantastic math tools in existence. Now with color, touchpad control, and other upgrades, it has even more to offer! Whether you're a student or a teacher, this book will help you take advantage of every TI-Nspire feature. Learn TI-Nspire language, explore the software, and start solving problems today.

• Learn how it thinks -- understand the philosophy behind the TI-Nspire and set up your device
• Calculate stuff -- learn to use the Calculator application, entering and evaluating expressions and working with variables
• Get graphic -- create a wide variety of graphs for visual representation, including 3D and differential equations
• The object is geometric -- use the Geometry application to construct and measure objects
• Make a list -- organize, analyze, and display your data with the Lists & Spreadsheet application
• Statistically speaking -- work with the Data & Statistics application to manipulate single- and two-variable data
• Note that -- customize documents for greater understanding using the Notes application
• Check out the software -- see how to get TI-Nspire software for your computer, and why you should

Open the book and find:

• How to move and grab an object
• How multiple representations aid learning
• The keypad zones and how to use them
• Guidelines for conducting data collection experiments
• Tips for using CAS tools
• Hints for troubleshooting common problems
• Ten terrific shortcuts
• Special information for teachers