How to pick the perfect GDC for your IB Mathematics?

We all know how much calculators help IB programme students in the exams, even for the easiest calculations we chose to rely on this tool. IB GDCs calculators are lifesavers for International Baccalaureate students. Correspondingly, it is highly important to make the correct choice while choosing the IB GDCs calculator for your IB Mathematics or IB Physics, IB Chemistry, or any other international baccalaureate diploma subject. So, whenever you are selecting make sure to select the right one.

In this article, Blen is sharing some of the basic guidelines on how to pick the right graphing calculator for your IBDP journey.

1. Look for a general one

Mostly, some kinds of instructions or guidelines are already provided in IB Mathematics textbooks on how to solve IB maths or IB physics problems. In Haese & Harris, you can find some helpful guidelines on how to use graphing calculators rightly. Therefore, if you make the right choice you will be provided the right instructions as well to master the use of IB GDCs.

2. Use the online resources available

Taking help to understand the mechanism of IB GDCs calculator from any online resources is one of the quickest ways possible to get a grip on the tool. Go to Youtube or any other online resource and make sure to watch the useful videos and tutorials to understand the usage of functions to solve tricky IB mathematics problems. Do your own research as well before buying any brand.

3. Follow the Graphing calculator guidelines provided by IB

Each year international Baccalaureate provides a list of calculators that can be used in the examinations. You can look for the IB graphing calculator guidelines to ensure that you are picking the acceptable tool for your examinations.

Below is the list of some of the most preferably used IB   calculators.

1. TI-Nspire CX II CAS                                 calculator 3                                      

  • Advanced features
  • Best for long term use
  • Full-color display
  • Lightweight
  • But, slightly high in price.    

 

2.  TI-84 Plus CE

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  • Easy operations
  • Good features
  • Acceptable for SAT, ACT, PSAT
  • High Resolution
  • But, may need an upgrade for advanced courses such as engineering or architecture.

 

3. Casio fx-9860GII

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  • Reasonable price
  • Clear display,
  • Bigger buttons,
  • LCD backlight for better visibility
  • But only B&W display.

 

4. HP prime graphing calculator

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  • Well designed,
  • Offers Touch screen
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Full-color display
  • But, hard to find online tutorials. 

Blen hopes that these approaches will help to pick the right IB GDCs for you and wishes you Good Luck!!

Check out the article "An Ultimate guide for choosing Maths Subjects for IB diploma" on how to choose the appropriate Mathematics for your IB Diploma and much more on Blen.

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