Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Exam Calculator Rules

Based on the cited policy quote from College Board, the relevant evidence is that the policy allows the calculator category used by the Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE while separate restrictions still apply. The stored calculator data describes this model as a standalone graphing calculator and records whether it has CAS. This note does not approve apps, emulators, future variants, or use outside the exam context described in the verdict.

“Graphic, scientific, and 4-function calculators are allowed, subject to the restrictions below.”

ACT states that 4-function, scientific, and graphing calculators are allowed unless prohibited, and its Digital ACT guidance says students may bring an approved handheld calculator during Math. The stored calculator data identifies the TI-84 Plus CE as a standalone graphing calculator without CAS, so this verdict treats that physical model as allowed while excluding apps, emulators, connected devices, and calculators with prohibited CAS functionality.

“4-function, scientific, and graphing models are allowed unless prohibited”

NCEES states that the listed calculator models are the only acceptable calculators for the 2026 exams. For Texas Instruments, the acceptable models are TI-30X and TI-36X models. The Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE is not in either listed family, so this verdict treats it as banned for FE exam use.

“The following calculator models are the only ones acceptable for use during the 2026 exams”