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Calculus Made Easy©  
for TI-89, TI-89 Titanium, TI-92+ and Voyage200
   

Use in High School for  AP Calculus AB & BC,
in College for Calculus I,II and III. 

 

 

 

 

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0. Software Updates
Version 9.2
Version 9.1
Version 9.0
Version 8.0
Version 7.0
Version 6.0 
Version 5.0 
1. Prerequisites and Installation of the Software Package
1.1 Exiting a module or quitting program 
2. Modules of the Software Package
2.1  Start here: AP Calculus (AB)
2.2  Differential Equations
2.3  Implicitly Defined Functions & Implicit Differentiation 
2.4  One Dimensional Motion
2.5  Integral Approximation
2.6  Volume of Solids 
2.7  Unit Circle
2.8  AP Calculus (BC) or Calculus 2 
2.9  Series and Convergence
2.10 Calculus III  (Multivariable Calculus)
2.11 Vector Calculus
2.12 Differential Geometry
3 User Assistance
3.1 CME User Guide
3.2 TI89 - Basic Instructions    (pdf - By Carolyn Meitler Concordia University Wisconsin)

 

 

Improvements of version 9.2 (released. 4/08): (requirements: RAM: 160,000 ,  Flash ROM: 283,000 . )
-Rate problems Analysis (Ex Water enters a tank at a rate of ...)

-Area Approximation now shows errors
-Improved function graphing capabilities 
-Improved Sums of Series
-Improved Rel Min/Max of Multi-Variable Calculus

 
Improvements of version 9.1 (released. 11/07): (requirements: RAM: 160,000 ,  Flash ROM: 281,000 . )
-Step by step differentiation using limit definition

- Differentiate sinh(x) and cosh(x) step by step

- Integrate more functions step by step : ex arccos(x)

- Optimized display in Limits with L'hopital step by step. 

 
Improvements of version 9.0 (released. 3/07): (requirements: RAM: 160,000 ,  Flash ROM: 269,000 . )

Calculus Made Easy v9.0 now beats Mathematica, Maple , etc in terms of showing step by step solutions for all aspects of Calculus: 
 

Step by step solutions for DIFFERENTIATION, INTEGRATION, LIMITS, DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS, IMPLICIT DIFFERENTIATION, LOGARITHMIC DIFFERENTIATION, DIFFERENTIALS, PARTIAL FRACTIONS, TRIG SUBSTITUTION, SOME PRECALCULUS TOPICS SUCH SYNTHETIC DIVISION, PARTIAL FRACTIONS, COMPOSITION OF FUNCTIONS, All in one SERIES tester, All in one FUNCTION Explorer, and much more...

No other software covers Calculus I (Calc AB) , II (Calc BC) , III (multivariable), Differential Equations, Vector Calculus and Differential Geometry!!

 

What is new:

-Step by step solutions to the above topics (A major breakthrough in math software design: no other software is able to show stepwise solutions. Try Mathematica, Maple, Derive, etc)

-Gamma Function, LaPlace Transform, Fourier Series,  Lagrange Multiplier , Bessel Function
 

Improvements of version 8.0 (released. 9/06): (requirements: RAM: 160,000 ,  Flash ROM: 233,000 . )  


Calculus Made Easy v8.0 has become the ultimate educational tool to study Calculus.

No other software provides detailed Step by Step Solutions to Integration (using U-Substitution (choose u yourself or let CME do it for you!),
Integration by Parts, by Partial Fractions, Power Rule, Expand/Rewrite, Arctan(x) and Arcsin(x) Integrals, etc) and
Differentiation (Chain-, Power- , Product- and Quotient Rule) problems.

No other software covers Calculus I (Calc AB) , II (Calc BC) , III (multivariable), Differential Equations, Vector Calculus and Differential Geometry!!

 

What is new in version 8.0 ?

 

1) Auto-Differentiation and Integration. View sample.

2) Vector Calculus (new Module) : Find Gradient, Dir Derivatives, Divergence, Curl, Jacobian, Hessian, LaPlacian, Line Integrals, Arc Length, Surface Integrals+ Area, Gauss, Stokes, and Green's Theorem, etc

3) Differential Geometry: Frenet Frame, Curvature, Torsion, Involute, Plane Evolute, ArcLength, Unit Normal, Shape Operator, Gaussian Operator, Mean Curvature, 1. + 2. Fundamental, Christoffel Symbol, etc

4) Simplified Navigation: Access each module from the main module under F6.

5) User settings (i.e. Number Digits, Angle, etc) are retained after CME exits.

6) Continuity /Differentiability Checker for piecewise defined functions.

7) Bisection Method to find zeros. Select by # Iterations or by Error.

8) Newton Method: Select by # Iterations or by Error.

9) Solver was expanded: Solve on given Interval, Solve for any variable.

10) All-in-one f(x)-Explorer: Find coord. for min/max, point of inflections, intervals for in/decreasing, concave up/down in 1 step. Very helpful.
11) Find Equation for given Sequence (arithmetic, geometric, quadratic, fibonacci, etc.)
12) Enclosed Area: Intersection Points of 2 functions are found and used automatically.
13) Volume of Revolution: Washer, Shell Methods: Intersection are found and used automatically.
14) Antiderivatives Option: Find the constant C given x and y.
15) Related Rates: Differentiate with respect t

16) Related Rates: Solver

17) Examples for nearly all Dialog Boxes.
18) Yahtzee removed.
19) Inverses: Find slope of each point (if more than one.)   
20) Find n-th Derivative and evaluate.
21) Find Center of Mass.
 

 

Improvements of version 7.0  (released. 3/06):  
1) Better than Mathematica, Maple: View Step by Step Solutions for integration methods such as u-substitution (choose u yourself or let CME do it for you!), integration by parts, partial fractions, power rule, expand/rewrite first, arctan(x) and arcsin(x) integrals.

2) View Step by Step Solutions for differentiation methods such as chain rule, product rule, quotient rule, power rule. 

3) Find Domain and Discontinuities of a function. Draw the Sign Charts (as needed for number line tests) for f(x), f'(x), f"(x) .     

 

4) Jacobian and Hessian, - Differentials for f(x,y) and f(x,y,z) for Multivariable Calculus.

 

5) Enter recursive and explicit formulas for sequences and display them. Automatic Sequence  Convergence Tester.   

 

6) Perform the Limit Convergence Test to determine convergence of a series.  

 

7) Unit Circle shows angles in radian as well.

 

8) Ultimate Solver: Solve any equation for any variable.
 

9) Algebra: Simplify fractions, Expand polynomials, Find proper Fractions

 

 

Ex 1)  Step by Step U-Substitution (Steps that Mathematica, Maple, etc don't show.)  
 
Ex 2)  Step by Step Power Rule
   
 
Ex 3)  Step by Step Expand and Integrate
   
 
Ex 4)  Step by Step Differentiation using Chain Rule
 
 
Ex 5)  Step by Step Differentiation using Product Rule
   

 

 

Improvements of version 6.0 
(released. 4/05): 
 
1) Perform Logarithmic Differentiation. Find Average Rate of Change. Simpson Rule for area approximation.

2) Do both Fundamental Theorems of Calculus.

3) Graph ...functions, ...Average Value, ...Area between Functions, Under Curves, two Areas of Equal Size, Net and Total Area.

4) Display setup of Integrals before actual Integration. More Information on Differential Equations:
Logistic Growth, Exponential Growth, etc. 

5) Module to find Extrema of 2-dim. functions significantly improved.

6) Take a break from Calculus and play a game of Yahtzee.

7) And much more...i.e. scroll answers too wide for screen, ...
 
Improvements of version 5.0 (4/04):  
1) The annoying Alpha Lock for TI89 users is eliminated: 
Simply enter your expressions into the dialog boxes without having to press the alpha button. 
2) Multivariable Calculus (Calc III) was added to Calculus I and II: 
Compute Partial Derivatives, Multiple Integrals, Implicit Differentiation (also useful for 1-dimensional Calculus), Extrema, Tangent planes, 3D-Plots and more.
3) Compute Errors of Alternating and Taylor Series:
Find errors. Find n so that error below a given bound, and more. 
4) For Engineers and Engineering Students:
Compute Curl, Gradient, Directional Derivative and Divergence. 
 

 

 

 


1  Prerequisites and Installation of the Software Package

a)     Prerequisites: - Use the TI-Connect software to transfer Calculus Made Easy to the calculator. Download TI-Connect from the Texas Instruments web site at http://education.ti.com/us/product/accessory/connectivity/down/download.html .  
Use the latest operating system on your calculator. Check/Upgrade using TI-Connect.  

b)     Installation:
1. Connect the Calculator to the Computer. Start TI Device Explorer of the TI Connect software. Assure proper connection between calculator and TI Connect by i.e. pressing the refresh button.  
2. Save the downloaded Calculus Made Easy APP in a known folder on your computer (easiest on the Desktop). Drag this APP file onto the TI Device Explorer window. The transfer may take a little while, be patient.
3. Start software  by hitting the APPS button and selecting "Calculus Made Easy". 

 

1.1 Exiting a module or quitting program

                Simply press the ESC button to exit any module or quitting Calculus Made Easy.   

 

 

2  Calculus Made Easy - The Modules
 

2.1 Starting Screen

After selecting "Calculus Made Easy" under APPS, the following screen appears:

 

Access the head menu by hitting the F1 or F2 or … key on the Calculator. To access an item, simply scroll down from the head menu using the cursor buttons.

The following gives an overview of all functions in the main module: 

 

 

F1: Functions 
         f(x) 

F2: Limits

F3: Derivatives

F4: Integrals

F5: Trig+Tools

F6:  Calculus+

F7: Exit

1

All in 1 Explorer

Rules on Limits
incl: L'hopital, rational functions

Find Derivatives
incl. by Def., Secant-TangentLine
Animati
on , Evaluate f'

Find Antiderivatives
of f(x)
 

UnitCircle
Click here for details
Functions

Exit

2

Graph f(x)

Find 1-sided Limit

Show Steps for Chain-, Product-, Quotient- and Power Rule. Or using the Definition. 

 

View Sample

Show Steps for Definite Integrals, Integration
by U-Substitution,  by Parts,
by Partial Fractions,  Expand&Integrate,
Rewrite&Integrate,

ArcTan(x) Integrals,
ArcSin(x) Integrals,

Power Rule.
View Sample

List of Trig-Identities

 Calculus BC

About

3

Find f(g(x) in steps

 Find Limit
of f(x) as x-> a

Rules to Find f':
Product-, Quotient-, Chain-, Trig-deriv.

  Rules to Integrate
incl Integration by Subst., by parts, power rule, Trig, FTC
 

List of Derivatives and Integrals of Trig Functions

Multivar. calculus

 

4

Find Inverse

 Continuity

Make SignChart of  f(x), f'(x) and f''(x)

Net Area 
Integral f(x)dx

Ln(x) - Rules

 Vector Calculus

 

5

Find Asymptotes 
vertical and horizontal

 Continuity Solver

Find Rel Min/Max
when is f'(x)=0
f(a)=f(x0)+int(f'(x)dx  Find Intersection   

  Differential Geometry

 

6

Slant Asymptotes 

Continuity/ Differentiability Checker

Find Tangent Line
of f(x) at x=a

Total Area
Integral |f(x)|dx

Solver

Area Approximation

 

7

Find Domain

Intermediate Value Theorem 

Find Point of Tangency
of f(x) and a linear function

Enclosed Area

Factor

Differential Equations

 

8

Find Discontinuity

 

Parallel Tangents 2 Equal Areas
Find k on (a,b) so that Area1=Area2
 
Expand

Implicit Differentiation

 

9

Find Range

 

Find Normal Line
of f(x) at x=a

Average Value Theorem
of f(x) on [a,b]

Synthetic Division in steps 1- dim Motion  

A

Find Symmetry
even, odd, neither

 

Differential Equations
Click here for details

Area Approximation
Click here for details

Partial Fractions in steps. Param, Vector, Polar  

B

Find Zeros

 

Implicit Differentiation
Click here for details

Find Volume
Click here for details

Common Denominator Related Rates  

C

Find Rel Min/Max
when f'(x)=0

  Average Rate of Change   Simplify Fractions Sequences and Series  

D

Find Absolute Maximum
of f(x) on [a,b]

  Mean Value Theorem
Find c on [a,b], so that f'(c)=[f(b)-f(a)]/(b-a)
  Newton Method 
to estimate zeros
Volume of Solids  

E

Find Absolute Minimum
of f(x) on [a,b]

  Find Inverse Slope
Compute d/dx[f-1(c)]
  Bisection Method 
to estimate zeros
Rate Problems (Water or Oil leaking, Cars, Amusement Park, etc)   
F Find Inflection Points
of f(x) on [a,b]
  1-dim. Motion
Click here for details
  Rad->Deg    

G

    Related Rates
Intro, Examples and Animations (Pond Surface expands, Moving Ladder) 
  Deg -> Rad    

H

    Piecewise defined Functions
Compute a and b so that f(x) is continuous and differentiable
       

I

    Logarithmic Differentiation        
      Differentials        

 


2.2  The Differential Equations Module

The following gives an overview of all functions in the Differential Equations module: 

 

         DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS       

Option# in head menu

F1: Enter DEQ

F2: Solve DEQ

F3: Steps

F4: Compute

F5: Graph

F6: Euler

F6: Exit

Return to main screen)

1

dy/dx = f(x,y)  
Any separable Diff Eqn.

Solve dy/dx = f(x,y)

Show Steps

Compute y(a)

Graph Slope Field

Approximate analyt. solution to Diff Eqn.  upon entering (x0,y0), step size and #points.

2

y'(t) = k*y(t)
Exponential Growth

Solve  y'(t) = k*y(t)
Exponential Growth

 

Solve y(x)=C

Graph Particular Solution

 

 

3

y'(t) = k*(y(t)-A)
Ex: Newton's Law of Cooling

Solve
y'(t) = k*(y(t)-A)
Ex: Newton's Law of Cooling

 

Tangent at x=a

Clear Graph

 

 

4

y'(t) = k*(A-y(t))
Ex: Wolves problem

Solve
y'(t) = k*(A-y(t))
Ex: Wolves problem

 

Find d2y/dx2

Select Window Size
define xmin, xmax, ymin, ymax, # vertical and horiz. lines

 

 

5

y'(t) = k*y*(A-y)
Logistic Growth

Solve
y'(t) = k*y*(A-y)
Logistic Growth

 

Limit x-> infinity  

 

 

 

 


2.3  The Implicitly Defined Functions & Implicit Differentiation Module

The following gives an overview of all functions in the Implicitly Defined Functions & Implicit Differentiation Module:

IMPLICITLY DEFINED FUNCTIONS & IMPLICIT DIFFERENTIATION

Option# in head menu

F1: Enter Equation

F2: Graph Equation

F3:  (x,y)

F4:  dy/dx

F5: d2y/dx2

F6: Tangents

F7: Exit

Return to main screen

1

Ex1) x2+y2=4 or 
Ex2) y3 + 3x2y + 13 = 0

  

Find y given x.

Find dy/dx
Ex1) y'=-x/y
Ex2) y'=(-2xy)/(x2+y2)
 

Find d2y/dx2
Ex1) y"=-(x2+y2)/y3

Find Tangent at x=a 

2

 

 

Find x given y.

Compute 
Slope at (x,y)

Compute 
Concavity at (x,y)

Find Tangent at y=c

 

3

 

 

 

  Show Steps

  Show Steps

Find Horizontal Tangents (dy/dx = 0)

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

Find Vertical Tangents (dx/dy = 0)