Delta College Mathematics Division
Calculator Policies & Procedures
Calculator Usage
Calculator usage is determined by the outcomes and objectives for the course. The emphasis is on an additional graphical method to solve a problem, not an alternative method to replace the algebraic method or numerical calculation. Calculators are not necessarily intended for use on all tests. Some tests may include no calculator usage depending on the course (usually in developmental courses). Some tests may be two parts: one part with no calculator usage allowed and one part with calculator usage. Upper level course tests may allow complete calculator usage. Calculator usage on tests is at the discretion of the instructor based on the outcomes and objectives for the course. MTH 119 through MTH 264 courses require the student to rent or purchase some type of graphing calculator (see the table below for details based on course), therefore significant use of the calculator should be occurring in your class to warrant your investment.
Calculator Rental Procedure
Pay your rental fee at the cashier’s window located in the southwest main hall next to registration. Rental fees are $25.00 for a TI-83 or TI-84 and $40.00 for a TI-89 graphing calculator. The Math Division has approximately 50-60 calculators and they are rented on a first come, first serve basis. Bring your cashier’s receipt to the math division office, G-211 to obtain a rental calculator. Financial aid may be used to rent a graphing calculator. This is a non-refundable, per semester rental fee. Calculators are due back at the end of the semester. If not returned, a hold will be put on the student's records and registration rights.
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Math Course
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Calculator Usage
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MTH 092
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None
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MTH 096
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Very limited for applications, if any,
none on tests
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MTH 097
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Introduction graphing calculator with
respect to graphing
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MTH 115/116
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Appropriate usage of the TI-73
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MTH 117
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Calculator use after the first test
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MTH 119A
MTH 119
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MTH 151
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Daily usage of the graphing calculator: for conceptual understanding as well as calculations and graphing
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MTH 160
MTH 161
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Appropriate usage of the graphing calculator: for conceptual understanding as well as calculations and graphing
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MTH 162 through MTH 264
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Appropriate usage of CAS calculator
(TI-89, Nspire calculator) for conceptual understanding as well as calculations and graphing
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MTH 208
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Appropriate usage of the TI-83+ or TI-84 graphing calculator
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