

Any that have typewriter-like keyboards (QWERTY), require electricity, make sounds, or use paper isn't permitted. While there are many products to choose from on exam day, calculators allowed during the SATs or ACTs have certain requirements.

How Are SAT-Approved Calculators Different? The TI-89 Plus is especially tailored towards the advanced mathematical problems found in trigonometry and calculus. Graphing calculators are a must-have for most math classes and tests, including the SATs and ACTs.

Should you get a graphing calculator for the SATs? Absolutely.
