The TI-Nspire CAS handheld and software incorporates CAS (Computer Algebra System) as a tool for students to explore, evaluate, and simplify expressions, numeric problems, and variables in symbolic form. In most other respects the two units function identically and can be used side-by-side in the classroom.
Here are a few examples of functionality with CAS handhelds and software:
- Solve 5x + 2y = 10 for y [Answer: y = -(5/2)x + 5]
- Find the derivative of ln x [Answer: 1/x]
- Factor x^2 – 9 [Answer: (x + 3)(x – 3)]
Handhelds
TI-Nspire CX II Handheld (TI-NSCX2)
TI-Nspire CX II CAS Handheld (TI-NSCXCAS2)
Student Software
TI-Nspire CX II Online Calculator (TI-NSOLC-SNGL1YR-ESW)—Numeric only, no CAS
TI-Nspireâ„¢ CX Student Software (TI-NSSX-SNGL1YR-ESW)
TI-Nspireâ„¢ CX CAS Student Software (TI-NSCSX-SNGL1YR-ESW)
Teacher Software
TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software (TI-NCXTS-SNGL1YR-ESW)—Numeric and CAS licenses