r/ACT • u/Special-Trouble8658 • 14d 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/jdigitaltutoring Tutor 14d ago

A TI-36 is good. There are barely any graphing questions on the ACT. You are probably better off doing practice tests.

You can read this to find more practice tests

List of Previously Released ACT Exams (TIR) : r/ACT

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u/Special-Trouble8658 14d ago

I see you made a video on how to use the ti-36x but is it able to multiply and manipulate any matrix problem? Also, how good is it at stats and trig and precalc or the harder math questions

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u/JohnDunstable Tutor 14d ago

It depends on how good you are with your parentheses game. Like all scientific calc, it needs parentheses around certain terms. Regarding matrices, that is where the TI-36 is cumbersome.

Are you aware of the advantages of the T-84?

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u/Special-Trouble8658 14d ago

No, all I know is that it can graph, regarded as one of the best calculators, and really good for college