The Top 10 Questions Parents Ask about Graphing Calculators

I was just reviewing this list of questions prepared by Texas Instruments. I found a problem with one of their answers.

The seventh question they list is, "Can my child use a graphing calculator on the SAT* and ACT?". The answer they provide is "Yes. Graphing calculators are permitted or even required on SAT*, ACT, PSAT* and AP* exams."

This answer is not 100% accurate. Although a graphing calculator is permitted (or required) when taking many standardized tests, NOT ALL graphing calculators are permitted.

I've already covered why some graphing calculator models are not permitted for takers of the SAT and PSAT tests in previous posts. To find out more take a look at those posts.