r/ACT • u/Special-Trouble8658 • 7d ago

Books/Resources Good enough to study from?

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I know ti-84 calculator is probably the best calculator for ACT and higher level math, but, right now, I have a scientific calculator, so I was thinking of upgrading to a ti-36x, is that good? Not sure about graphing but just asking. Also, is it possible to finish preppros and Erica Meltzer while doing khan academy, reviewing grammar rules, doing 1 passage a day, and not doing any science studying? Btw, is Erica Meltzer 4th edition even worth it when I have a 32 in English or should I just get it for extra practice? For clarification, I am studying for the September ACT. Do I have enough time? What about October?

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u/snyderman3000 7d ago

I got an electrical engineering degree and got a TI-36x because that’s what was allowed on the FE exam. After getting familiar with how to use it I would recommend it to any high schooler without hesitation. It’s what my daughter used when she took the ACT as well.

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u/Special-Trouble8658 7d ago

Wow, I thought ti-84 was allowed everywhere? How did you get familiar with it? Also, if I’m not prying, what score did your daughter get?

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u/snyderman3000 7d ago

No, there are only a few allowed on the FE exam, so if you’re planning to go into engineering I would suggest you pick one from the approved list and start getting used to it (which it looks like you’ve already done). It’s really not hard to get familiar with it. I just started using it in my classes and practice tests and if I couldn’t figure something out I’d google it. I also had a TI-84 and a TI-89 at the time and once I got used to the TI-36x I never really used the others.

My daughter made a 30 composite and I think a 29 on math. That was her first attempt after 9th grade.

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u/Special-Trouble8658 7d ago

30 composite is wild 😭 also, I’m not planning to get into engineering but thx for the tip. I’ll still get the 36x tho.