A TI-30XS calculator that shows fractions the way your textbook does.
This matches the TI-30XS MultiView, the scientific calculator most middle and high school math classes actually use. Not sure which TI-30 you own? We sort that out first.
This uses the Desmos scientific calculator, which covers the TI-30XS's core functions like fractions, trig, and stats.
What is the TI-30XS, and which one do you actually have
The TI-30 name covers three different calculators, and it's genuinely easy to mix them up.
Look at the screen. If it shows one line of text, you likely have the TI-30Xa, the oldest and most basic version, powered by a battery instead of solar. If it shows two lines, you likely have the TI-30X IIS, a step up that still only gives decimal answers. If your screen can show up to four lines and displays fractions stacked the way they look in a textbook, you have the TI-30XS MultiView, the newest and most capable of the three. This page matches the MultiView, since it's what most current classrooms actually issue. You can see the full official spec sheet on Texas Instruments' product page.
What you can actually do with it
MathPrint
Fractions, exponents, and roots display stacked and formatted the way they appear in your textbook, not squeezed onto one line.
Exact trig values
Where older TI-30 models give you a decimal approximation, this one can return the exact radical answer.
Statistics
Mean, median, mode, and standard deviation for one-variable and two-variable data sets.
Table feature
Build a table of x and y values for a function, useful for spotting patterns before you ever touch a graph.
Permutations and combinations
Quick nPr and nCr calculations for probability and statistics units.
Solar with battery backup
Runs on light with a battery backup, so a dim room won't shut it down mid-test.
What it can't do: the TI-30XS is a scientific calculator, not a graphing one. It can build a table of values, but it can't plot a curve on a graph, and it doesn't run programs. If your class needs actual graphing, matrices, or TI-BASIC, you want our TI-84 graphing calculator instead.
TI-30Xa vs TI-30X IIS vs TI-30XS MultiView
| Feature | TI-30Xa | TI-30X IIS | TI-30XS MultiView |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display lines | 1 | 2 | Up to 4 |
| MathPrint (textbook-style display) | No | No | Yes |
| Exact trig and fraction answers | No | No | Yes |
| Power source | Battery only | Solar with battery backup | Solar with battery backup |
| Best for | Basic arithmetic on a budget | General middle and high school math | Any class that expects textbook-style answers |
Is it allowed on the SAT, ACT, AP, and state tests? Yes. The TI-30XS MultiView is approved for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. It has no computer algebra system, WiFi, or Bluetooth, which is exactly why it clears the bar for nearly every standardized test.
Worth knowing if you're in middle school or an earlier grade: some state math assessments don't allow graphing calculators at all and specifically call for a scientific calculator like the TI-30 instead. Check your state's current testing guidelines, since these policies vary and do change. Texas Instruments keeps an updated exam approval resource if you want to confirm your specific test.
How to use it
Entering a fraction
Press the fraction key, type the numerator, press the down arrow, then type the denominator.
Switching fraction to decimal
With the answer on screen, press the toggle key to flip between fraction and decimal form.
Using the table feature
Enter your function, then use the table menu to generate x and y values automatically or by typing specific x values.
Basic statistics
Enter your data list, then use the stats menu to pull mean, median, and standard deviation.
Permutations and combinations
Enter n, press the nPr or nCr function, enter r, then press enter.
Resetting the calculator
Most TI-30 models reset through a second-function key combination. Check your model's guidebook for the exact key location if this doesn't clear things.
Who this is actually for
Middle and high schoolers
Pre-algebra, algebra I and II, geometry, and general science classes.
Non-STEM college students
Anyone who needs solid scientific functions without the complexity of a graphing calculator.
Teachers
Demonstrating a problem quickly without pulling out a classroom set.
Anyone taking a state test
Especially where graphing calculators aren't allowed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which TI-30 model I actually have?
Check the name printed above the screen. TI-30Xa has a single line display, TI-30X IIS has two lines, and TI-30XS MultiView has up to four lines and can show fractions and roots the way they look in a textbook.
Is this calculator free?
Yes, completely, with no premium tier or hidden features behind a paywall.
Does the TI-30XS graph functions?
No. It's a scientific calculator, not a graphing calculator. It can build a table of x and y values, but it cannot plot a graph. For graphing, you need a TI-84.
Is the TI-30XS allowed on the SAT, ACT, and AP exams?
Yes, the TI-30XS MultiView is approved for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. It's also commonly required or allowed on state math assessments that don't permit graphing calculators.
Can it show exact fractions and trig answers instead of decimals?
The TI-30XS MultiView can, using MathPrint. The older TI-30X IIS and TI-30Xa cannot, and will only give you decimal approximations.
Is my work saved when I use this online calculator?
No. Nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere. Take a screenshot before closing the tab if you want to keep it.
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