My students need access to TI-30XS scientific calculators that are the EXACT calculators used on end of the year achievement tests.  With these calculators, I can give them hands-on practice and instruction on how to use the many advanced settings and functions.

With so many different scientific calculators out there, using one common version would be so much easier and clearer to teach students.  Currently, my "classroom set" of calculators consists of a mix I have collected from former students throughout the years. I have about 5 different versions of calculators that are not reliable and some that do not have the necessary functions. Providing a classroom set can make sure every student has an equal opportunity to succeed at using this calculator.

It is unrealistic to ask every student to buy their own calculator.  Over 50% of my students are on free-reduced lunch and can't afford their own. Extreme budget cuts have sidelined all classroom spending, making teachers pay out of pocket for all classroom supplies and resources.  I am looking to purchase 3 sets of 10 calculators ($129.50 each) from EAI Education. Total of the 3 sets including taxes and fees would be $432. (http://www.eaieducation.com/Product/70338/Texas_Instruments®_TI-30XS_MultiView™_EZ-Spot_Scientific_Calculator_-_Teacher_Pack_(10_Calculators).aspx )

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