ACT calculator rules for programs that do symbolic math or make use of a "CAS"

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Some questions about "CAS" functionality on my ti 83+ since I'll probably take the ACT soon.

ACT calculator rules for programs that do symbolic math or make use of a "CAS"

J_Walker87 20 Feb 2021 02:57

I have been programming in TI-Basic for over a year now, and I have made many helpful math programs for myself and friends to use in math class. I noticed that the ACT (which I will probably take soon) does not allow calculators with CAS functionality. I know that the TI 83+ I own is not considered a CAS calculator, but I'm wondering if I'll be fine if I have apps like Symbolic or programs that I have made which perform symbolic math on my calculator. I don't want to break rules, but I also want to know if I can use some handy programs (I'm not worried about games I've made on my calculator :D) I made that do things like factor polynomials and solve equations. Anything will help, thanks. Also, I know that the SAT doesn't have any symbolic math related calculator restrictions.

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Re: ACT calculator rules for programs that do symbolic math or make use of a "CAS"

(account deleted) 25 Feb 2021 02:22

Technically, you are not permitted to use programs during the ACT. This counts as taking "notes" and using them on the test. Don't risk the void ;3

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Re: ACT calculator rules for programs that do symbolic math or make use of a "CAS"

J_Walker87 28 Feb 2021 21:11

Yeah, you're probably right. I think what I'll do is backup my calculator to my PC and then clear all of its memory. Then after the test I can restore all of my files.