• JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    You only need a graphing calculator because you’re not allowed to use wolfram alpha, desmos, or Matlab. Since you’re mandated to use graphing calculators, (sometimes even specific models) there’s no incentive to make them cheaper or better since you need to buy them anyway.

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      3 months ago

      The incentive Is supposed to be competition among manufacturers, something is preventing that

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        3 months ago

        Schools have lists of approved models for standardized test taking. If students (the largest market) can’t use your calculator, making one is probably not going to be profitable.