Casio FX991EX Scientific Calculator 192x63

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This powerful calculator enables you to plot and analyse graphs and their transformations, import data directly over USB, plot data charts and calculate statistics, calculate and visualise probability distributions, plot and solve graphs in 3D, calculate matrix and vector arithmetic, perform complex calculations not possible on a scientific calculator, calculate spreadsheets and recursive sequences, and whole host more. Vernier DataQuest Application: Create a hypothesis graphically and replay data collection experiments all in a single application. The calculator you use for GCSE will get you a little bit of the way into A-Level, but it’s not cut out for the high-calibre calculations and graph plotting required for your exam. It can be used for a short while until you find a better replacement, but it is not a good idea to sit your A-Level exams with this calculator. Requirements for a particular qualification will be given in its specification. I’ll deal with Maths first, then Further Maths. Note that this guidance is correct for both AS and A Level Maths A / Further Maths A and Maths B (MEI) / Further Maths B (MEI). It also has differential, integral, and probability functions to assist you in both A-Level Maths and A-Level Further Maths. This puts it head and shoulders above other, less sophisticated calculators, due to its great capability of handling complex equations.

We recently spoke to James Davis, Head of KS5 Further Mathematics at Newstead Wood School, who stressed how valuable it can be to use graphing technology when studying statistics. Cons: Much more expensive than a standard calculator. Takes time to learn how to use. Features that used to make these super useful are now widely available on smartphones. However, when students are working at greater depth and feel ready to go further in their study of statistics, they could gain a lot from using a calculator with more extensive functionality. This allows technology to permeate the teaching and learning and also gets rid of the awkward grey areas that existed in previous specifications about what was or wasn’t allowed to be done on calculators.

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Any calculator which provides the students with the ability to do symbolic algebraic manipulation including differentiation or integration is not allowed Most calculators are permitted in your A-Level. Unlike GCSE, the A-Level exam allows candidates to use graphical calculators because A-levels require in-depth understanding and you cannot solve the exam without completely understanding the concepts. Below is a list of calculators are ideal for use when studying A-Level Maths 4.1. Casio FX-991EX – The Better Alternative for A-Level We have a selection of resources focused on developing confidence with calculators available on Teach Cambridge. There are many great online resources available, so join the conversation by sharing your ideas and links to all your favourites in the comment box below. Versions of this calculator also include a solar panel to conserve energy whilst in use, and so this means that less long-term money is spent on battery life. We are running a series of ‘Enhancing your teaching’ webinar events looking at the effective use of technology in teaching and assessment of Maths. These events have a small cost and bookings can be made using the following links:

For A Level Maths, calculators must have an iterative function, as well as the ability to compute summary statistics and to access probabilities from standard statistical distributions. The iterative function can be as simple as the ‘Ans’ button, which can be used to perform repeated iterations efficiently. Almost all scientific calculators now have this button and students may be familiar with using it from GCSE (9-1) Maths. Students could learn to use the table or spreadsheet functions on their calculator for this technique, but there is no need for these. A level mathematicians and further mathematicians mightthink about also having a graphical calculator like the C asio fx-CG50but these are expensive and absolutely not a necessityIf you give the calculator specification sheet a read, you will see that the Casio FX-CG50 meets every demand of the A-Level Maths syllabus and the A-Level Further Maths syllabus. We learn a lot from our conversations with teachers at Casio, including what it’s like for students to navigate the GCSE and A-level maths curriculum. It’s not absolutely essential to have a graphical calculator, however, having a piece of equipment such as the Casio FX-CG50 does give you an edge over everyone else.