The TI-84 has ruled math classes for decades. Can cheaper calculators gain ground?

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 18 Aug 2026, 7:51 PM MYT (59 min ago)

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SAT and AP tests now offer free digital graphing options for students, but it’s harder than it seems for school districts to look beyond Texas Instruments.

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The TI-84 has ruled math classes for decades. Can cheaper calculators gain ground?

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