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What would you recommend as the best legal calculator for examinations?

What would you recommend as the best legal scientific calculator for examinations?

I have emailed AQA, so I will post their response here once I receive it but also, it would be great to get some of your advice.

Reply 1

gdunne42

The Casio fx 991 Es plus

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Reply 2

ghosteh

This is the reply I received back from AQA.
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Hello Dan

most scientific or graphics calculators are allowed. Calculators that feature a ‘Computer Algebra system’ (CAS) are not allowed.
It is usually clear from the manufacturer’s specifications whether this model has this feature.
A simple way to determine if a calculator is permitted for an exam:
“If it can give you an answer in algebraic form, then it is NOT allowed”

Also, please see below JCQ's guide for conducting exams:

JCQ’s guide for conducting examinations

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@gdunne42 - The calculator you suggested is extremely popular and after checking the specification, I cannot see CAS or Computer Algebra system written anywhere. It states it is perfect for GCSE / GCE so I'll go ahead and order it.

Thanks for your reply.