SAT Goat Calculator Program

Yes, this is allowed.

Disclaimer: The TI-84 Plus Monochrome version is a bit buggy due to some weird quirks. It still functions, but be wary it may be a bit more buggy and less aesthetically pleasing than the TI-84 Plus CE version.

Installation Guide

Disclaimer: If you are trying to install this on a TI-83 Plus, please visit this link.

1. Download the program below:

For TI-84 Plus CE (COLOR EDITION)

For TI-84 Plus (MONOCHROME) and TI-83 Plus

2. Download the TI-Connect CE Software here.

3. Once TI-Connect CE is downloaded, launch the program and follow the on-screen steps to install it.

4. Launch the TI-Connect CE Software.

5. Plug in your TI-84 to your computer via the charging USB.

6. On the sidebar, click the three squares to open the Programs tab, then select "Open Program"

7. Navigate to the SATGOAT.8xp file and open it.

8. Click the "Send program to connected calculators" button.

9. Click the "Send" button.

How to Launch App on Calculator

Select the prgm key on TI-84.

Make sure you are under the "EXEC" category.

Select the "SATGOAT" app.

Now click enter to run the program.

Usage/Examples

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When you launch the app, you will be prompted with 6 different categories. Select whichever one applies to you, and it will redirect you to a new screen where you will be prompted for further information to be given an answer. Examples of each category can be found further below this section.

Fundamental

Here, you can do some basic, fundamental computations. Feel free to leave suggestions for other additions!

Linear Equations

Here, you are able to find information about -- you guessed it -- lines! From the menu, select what information you are given about a particular line. Then, an output will be given with useful information about that line which can help you find the correct answer.

Systems of Equations

Here, you can solve systems of equations:

Standard Form:

$Ax + By = C$

$Dx + Ey = F$

Non-standard Form:

Literally any other equation (almost). Visit this link for more information.

Factor Polynomials

Here, you can factor polynomials. It will prompt you for some information about the polynomial such as the highest exponent (degree) and the coefficients.

Below are some various factored polynomials.

Quadratics

Here, you can find out a lot of information about quadratics, including converting to vertex form (which happens to randomly appear on the SAT and people, including me, forget how to do it) and to standard form from vertex form (even to both from factored form!). Choose which form of quadratic you are given and follow the prompts and, voila! You now know everything you need to know about that quadratic equation!

Circles

Here, you can find some various information about circles, including their equation! How helpful.

Here's an example of finding the equation for a circle given standard form:

Reset Graph (CE Version Only)

Used to reset the graph window. Useful if you are going into panic mode and the program has messed with your graph view.

Additional Information

You may run into an archive error. This is usually because the SAT Goat is attempting to use a variable that has been archived on your calculator.

You can fix this by un-archiving the variable that SAT Goat is trying to use. The simplest way to do this is by taking the following steps:

1. On the error page, select the "Goto" option
2. Once the calculator stops scrolling through the code, see what archived variable is being used. In this example image here, the variable would be E
3. Press 2ND -> MEM
4. Select the "UnArchive" option
5. Enter the variable to be unarchived (the variable we saw in the code) and hit ENTER