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NeeIam
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I need to probably purchase my calculator ASAP, but I'm still not sure on whether I should get a graphical calculator.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unknown-FX-9...+a+level+maths
is this one allowed in the a level AQA maths and further maths exams? (apart from C1, I know)

Also, do you think that ^ calculator would be better, or should I get http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-FX-991...sio+calculator ?
Just need some advice, if anyone could offer anything useful. Thanks in advance.
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(Original post by NeeIam)
I need to probably purchase my calculator ASAP, but I'm still not sure on whether I should get a graphical calculator.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unknown-FX-9...+a+level+maths
is this one allowed in the a level AQA maths and further maths exams? (apart from C1, I know)

Also, do you think that ^ calculator would be better, or should I get http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-FX-991...sio+calculator ?
Just need some advice, if anyone could offer anything useful. Thanks in advance.
We weren't allowed graphics calculators (as you could very easily cheat ).

The second one is fine
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I need to probably purchase my calculator ASAP, but I'm still not sure on whether I should get a graphical calculator.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unknown-FX-9...+a+level+maths
is this one allowed in the a level AQA maths and further maths exams? (apart from C1, I know)

Also, do you think that ^ calculator would be better, or should I get http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-FX-991...sio+calculator ?
Just need some advice, if anyone could offer anything useful. Thanks in advance.
In OCR MEI exams we were allowed a graphics calculator, so I assume you can in AQA also.

I already completed the maths a-level and didn't have a graphics calculator, but I'm now doing further maths and I have one and it makes everything so much easier. I would definitely recommend getting one! Could you speak to your teacher to recommend one? just to make sure it does everything you need it to...
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I need to probably purchase my calculator ASAP, but I'm still not sure on whether I should get a graphical calculator.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unknown-FX-9...+a+level+mathsis this one allowed in the a level AQA maths and further maths exams? (apart from C1, I know)Also, do you think that ^ calculator would be better, or should I get http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-FX-991...sio+calculator ?Just need some advice, if anyone could offer anything useful. Thanks in advance.
I think that model is fine. It looks identical to the ones sold in my college.
Consider the JCQ guidanceImagePlus AQA says graphical calculators are allowed
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathe...ec-at-a-glance
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(Original post by NeeIam)
I need to probably purchase my calculator ASAP, but I'm still not sure on whether I should get a graphical calculator.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unknown-FX-9...+a+level+maths
is this one allowed in the a level AQA maths and further maths exams? (apart from C1, I know)

Also, do you think that ^ calculator would be better, or should I get http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-FX-991...sio+calculator ?
Just need some advice, if anyone could offer anything useful. Thanks in advance.
I did Edexcel maths and further maths, but I think the regulations should be the same. I have a graphics (casio fx-9860GII), which was a life-saver in all my exams. I assume the one in the link would be allowed, seeing as mine was within regulations. Really, the graphics can do tons of helpful things, I don't know what I'd have done without it
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yep my teacher recommended the one in the first link. I'm cautious about having to learn how to use it by myself, and whether it's really allowed in examinations.
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In OCR MEI exams we were allowed a graphics calculator, so I assume you can in AQA also.

I already completed the maths a-level and didn't have a graphics calculator, but I'm now doing further maths and I have one and it makes everything so much easier. I would definitely recommend getting one! Could you speak to your teacher to recommend one? just to make sure it does everything you need it to...
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so the one in the first link is okay?
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I think that model is fine. It looks identical to the ones sold in my college.
Consider the JCQ guidanceImagePlus AQA says graphical calculators are allowed
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathe...ec-at-a-glance
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so the one in the first link is okay?
Yeah, pretty sure that's ok as long as you remember to clear the memory before every exam.
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