How to Create Programs on a TI-83 Graphing Calculator

Easily create programs in your TI-83 graphing calculator with some internal commands. Use the programs to compute math equations that have multiple steps or to complete complex calculus problems. Access the program quickly to perform the same function repeatedly for efficiency and enter as many programs as your calculator's memory will hold.

Instructions

1. Choose "prgm" from your menu. This brings you to the program menu. Choose "New" program and hit "Enter."

2. Pick a name for your program and enter it when prompted by the two blinking dots by the cursor. Hit "Enter" and you are ready to create your program.

3. Enter a formula for your calculation. Below are some examples of finance calculations. Simple Interest is calculated as "I=PRT and A=P(1+rt)." Compound Interest is calculated as "A=P(1+i)n." Future Value is calculated as "FV = PMT * ( (1+i)n - 1) / i." Present Value is calculated as "PV = PMT * ( 1- (1+i)-n ) / i."

4. Hit "Enter" to save your program.

5. Navigate to "prgm" and choose your new created program.

6. Select your variables when prompted by your new created program on your TI-83 graphing calculator and watch your program run.

Tips & Warnings

• Pick a name for your program that is close to the name of the equation you are trying to solve. The name can only be eight characters long.

• Use the pre-programmed programs on your TI-83 graphing calculators "prgm" menu.

Resources

• Buy a TI-83 graphing calculator from the Amazon website
• TI-83 graphing calculator help from Prentice Hall website