All I want for Christmas is a TI-Nspire graphing calculator
teens who want a calculator as a gift got one thing right: a Texas Instruments
calculator really is something to get excited about this holiday season. The
TI-Nspire(TM) graphing calculator is the perfect gift to help all students,
whether they be geeks, Goths, emos, jocks, preppies, skaters, class clowns or
just ordinary kids, achieve more in math and science.
Parents won’t be able to find the fictitious calculator that SNL stars
the TI-Nspire graphing calculator is a gift that will get teens energized
about math throughout high school and beyond. TI’s latest graphing calculator
puts in students’ hands cutting-edge technology that teens crave along with
interactive features that help them develop a deeper understanding of math and
science.
The TI-Nspire graphing calculator includes a large screen and computer
features including spreadsheet and text entry capabilities. These features are
intuitive for today’s students and help them grasp the math in ways that
aren’t possible with paper and pencil. Unlike laptops, TI-Nspire graphing
calculators are allowed on standardized tests, including the SAT*, ACT(R),
International Baccalaureate and AP* tests, helping students apply the math
they learn in the classroom to achieve higher scores. For more information or
to purchase a TI-Nspire graphing calculator, please visit
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/nonProductSingle/holidayhome_
2008.html.
To view the Saturday Night Live “Calculator” skit, visit
http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/calculator/866362/.
About Texas Instruments
Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments, provides a wide
range of advanced tools connecting the classroom experience with real-world
applications and enabling students and teachers to explore math and science
interactively. Designed with leading educators and researchers, Texas
Instruments education technology and services are tested against recognized
third-party research on effective instruction and improved student learning.
Such research shows that use of graphing calculators and wireless networks in
the classroom helps teachers implement instructional strategies that lead to
student collaboration and higher student interest and achievement in math. For
more than 20 years, TI has worked closely with educators and administrators to
develop student-focused curricular and supplemental classroom materials, and
it supports the world’s largest professional development organization for the
appropriate use of educational technology. For more information, please visit
http://www.education.ti.com.
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop
new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and
more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing,
design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information,
visit http://www.ti.com.
Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol TXN. More information is located on the World Wide Web at
http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
International Baccalaureate is a registered trademark of the International
Baccalaureate Organization.* SAT & AP are registered trademarks of the College
Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and
does not endorse this product. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.,
which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product.
Policies subject to change. Visit http://www.collegeboard.com and
http://www.act.org for more information.
SOURCE Texas Instruments