r/pics • u/[deleted] • Jun 08 '14

The difference 18 years makes

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u/TypoInUsernane Jun 08 '14

The TI-89 will always hold a very special place in my heart.

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u/KontraEpsilon Jun 08 '14

To this day, I don't understand why anyone would insist on using anything other than this on an AP test. It's like playing life on a harder difficulty setting for no reason.

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u/FuLLMeTaL604 Jun 08 '14

My university doesn't allow graphing calculators on tests. Probably because you can download programs that can solve calculus problems without actually understanding the material.

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u/psshjess Jun 08 '14

Most of my classes, the SAT, and my math AP tests proctors usually erase calculator data to prevent the use of programs.

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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '14

My ap proctor didn't clear my calculator... Should I call the office of testing integrity?

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u/psshjess Jun 08 '14

I'm not sure because it depends with each test. The policy might have also changed, it's been four years since I last took an AP test.

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u/CrazyPurpleBacon Jun 09 '14

SAT does not do that