Why are some calculators banned?

One major concern is cheating. People can enter information into their calculators that may give them an unfair advantage on the exam, in essence using the calculator as a "cheat sheet". Having a professor verify that a couple hundred students don't have any information stored in their calculators isn't feasible.
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What calculators are not allowed in college?

Calculators not permitted by the College Board include:
  • Calculators that have a computer-style (QWERTY) keypad or stylus.
  • Any laptops, tablets, smartphones, smartwatches, etc.
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Is the TI-84 calculator allowed?

In September 2017, the calculator policy changed to include the language above. In other words, all versions of TI-84 Plus and TI-Nspire™ CX (excluding CAS) graphing calculators are allowed on the ACT® exam.
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Which calculator is not allowed for GCSE?

Please note J560/02 (Foundation tier) and J560/05 (Higher tier) are non-calculator examinations and candidates are not permitted calculators for these.
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Is NumWorks calculator allowed?

The ideal exam sidekick

The NumWorks graphing calculator is approved for use on many state exams and is on the list of approved calculators for all College Board exams: SAT, PSAT, etc. The calculator also adheres to the ACT calculator policy.
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Is NumWorks sat approved?

The NumWorks graphing calculator is on the list of approved calculators for the SAT® and PSAT®.
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What calculator can you use for the SAT?

For the Math Test – Calculator portion, all scientific calculators are acceptable, all 4-function calculators, including those with square root and percentage keys, are allowed (but not recommended), and most graphing calculators are acceptable as long as they don't have any of the features listed under Unacceptable ...
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Is Casio FX 991ES plus allowed in GCSE?

The more advanced fx-991EX calculator will allow you to check answers to complex maths such as solving equations. It is also the calculator that can see you through to more advanced maths after GCSE. Both calculators are allowed in GCSE exams.
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Is Casio FX 991ES plus allowed in exams?

Yes, Casio FX 991ES plus is allowed in the exam because it is a non-programmable scientific calculator.
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Is TI 84 Plus Ce allowed on GCSE?

Can the TI-84 Plus be used in examinations? The TI-84 Plus graphics calculator can be used in most UK exams*, including GCSE, AS/A Level, Standard Grade, Higher Grade, Advanced Higher Grade and IB (International Baccalaureate) in reset mode.
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Is ti84 allowed on SAT?

On the SAT® exam, calculators are allowed on one of the two math sections. Read on for tips to leverage your TI-84 Plus CE for success on test day!
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Why can't you use a TI-89 on the ACT?

The ACT is a little more strict than the SAT is when it comes to the calculators you're allowed to bring. For example, the SAT allows the TI-89 (a popular calculator), while the ACT forbids it. For the ACT, you can bring any calculator that does NOT have computer algebra system (CAS) functionality.
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Is ti 89 allowed on SAT?

Just about every TI calculator is approved for the math test calculator portion of the SAT® exam.
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Why do Indian schools not allow calculators?

Originally Answered: Why CBSE doesn't allow calculators while most of the other boards allow ? Because, in their syllabus, there's no requirement of the calculator, as 3 hours or whatever the time provided is enough for the calculations of intergrals or differentials or whatever you're concerned for.
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Which brand scientific calculator is best?

Whether you're a student, engineer, or medical professional, these are the best scientific calculators out there.
  • Best Overall: Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro Engineering/Scientific Calculator. ...
  • Runner-Up, Best Overall: Casio FX-115ES Plus Engineering/Scientific Calculator.
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What is the best scientific calculator for high school students?

Best Scientific Calculators for Students
  • Casio FX-991EX ClassWiz. Beautiful screen, very visual, and a great range of functions for a very low cost. ( ...
  • Sharp EL-W516TBSL 16-Digit Advanced. ...
  • Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro. ...
  • HP 35s Scientific Calculator. ...
  • Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView. ...
  • Casio fx-115ES PLUS.
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Is Casio FX-991EX allowed in O level?

ClassWiz calculators are permitted during O & A Level Examination as they do not have functions that are prohibited by CIE. This attachment explains why fx-991EX (ClassWiz) calculator is allowed.
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Which calculator is allowed in a level?

Graphical calculators absolutely ARE allowed in A-level exams (in fact they are also allowed in GCSE/IGCSE exams) so long as the memory has been reset to delete any possible programmable content (as you can write and save a lot more to the memory of these).
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Is Casio FX 991MS allowed in exams?

Yes. Both MS and ES are allowed. Certainly FX 991ES and FX 991MS both are allowed in conventional paper of Engineering Services Examination.
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Is TI 34 allowed on SAT?

Exam acceptance

The TI-34 MultiView™ scientific calculator is approved for use on SAT®, ACT®, and AP® exams.
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Is Casio FX 991ES allowed in SAT?

Casio 991ES is just a scientific calculator , it can be used in SAT .
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What is the cheapest calculator for SAT?

If you are looking for a calculator that has most of the major functionality that you need for a low price, the TI-84 plus is for you. We rate the TI-84 Plus as our 4th best overall and best value calculator for the SAT.
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