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Which calculator is best for CIE Cambridge International A-Level Examinations? Is the Casio FX-991ES Plus suitable?
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Original post by BobbJo
Which calculator is best for CIE Cambridge International A-Level Examinations? The "CASIO FX-991ES PLUS" ?
Yes that calculator is fine (and I recommend it) for CIE A Level.
Original post by BobbJo
Which calculator is best for CIE Cambridge International A-Level Examinations? The "CASIO FX-991ES PLUS" ?
That calculator is fine.
Some people decide to invest in a graphical calculator but in my opinion they are not worth the extra cost for the marginal benefit they offer if you are just doing maths. If you are doing further maths they are still not essential but I would do some research on graphical calculators your teacher recommends.
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Original post by BobbJo
Which calculator is best for CIE Cambridge International A-Level Examinations? The "CASIO FX-991ES PLUS" ?
Scientific calculators tend to answer everything
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Original post by Notnek
Yes that calculator is fine (and I recommend it) for CIE A Level.
A video recommends the Casio Classwiz fx-570EX. Would you recommend it over the FX-991ES Plus?
Also is it suitable for Further Maths A Level?
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Original post by BobbJo
This video recommends the Casio Classwiz fx-570EX (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcbAaLlXTVg)
Also is it suitable for Further Maths A Level too?
Also is it suitable for Further Maths A Level too?
For the UK A Level the Classwiz is recommended (FX-991ES is not sufficient).
But the OP is talking about CIE International A Level and the FX-991ES is sufficient for this.
EDIT: I just realised that you are the OP
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Original post by Notnek
For the UK A Level the Classwiz is recommended (FX-991ES is not sufficient).
But the OP is talking about CIE International A Level and the FX-991ES is sufficient for this.
But the OP is talking about CIE International A Level and the FX-991ES is sufficient for this.
Which one should I get if I'm also doing CIE International A Level Further Maths? The 2020 syllabus doesn't allow graphical calculators anymore for FM. Thank you so much for your help. (The Classwiz is allowed for CIE International A Level, right?)
Original post by BobbJo
Which one should I get if I'm also doing CIE International A Level Further Maths? The 2020 syllabus doesn't allow graphical calculators anymore for FM. Thank you so much for your help. (The Classwiz is allowed for CIE International A Level, right?)
The fx-991ES is fine but so is the Classwiz. The Classwiz is more expensive which is why I recommend the fx-991ES because it will have everything that you need. But it's up to you.
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Original post by Notnek
The fx-991ES is fine but so is the Classwiz. The Classwiz is more expensive which is why I recommend the fx-991ES because it will have everything that you need. But it's up to you.
Thanks a lot for your help!
Original post by BobbJo
The 2020 syllabus doesn't allow graphical calculators anymore for FM.
The use of most graphical calculators is still permitted. The same existing regulations apply, ie they must not be capable of symbolic algebraic manipulation or calculus. (I'm not saying you should get one, just that it's allowed if you feel there will be a benefit)
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Original post by gdunne42
The use of most graphical calculators is still permitted. The same existing regulations apply, ie they must not be capable of symbolic algebraic manipulation or calculus. (I'm not saying you should get one, just that it's allowed if you feel there will be a benefit)
I think that it depends on your exam board but according to the CIE Further Maths Syllabus 2020, it's not permitted
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Original post by BobbJo
I think that it depends on your exam board but according to this (http://www.cambridgeinternational.org/images/414957-2020-2022-syllabus.pdf Page 29/51), it's not permitted for CIE International A level (further maths)
I agree the wording is a bit ambiguous, the interpretation of the CIE requirement has been Not permitted IF they are capable of symbolic algebraic manipulation or symbolic differentiation or integration.
Meaning if it can't do this it is permitted.
Most graphic calculators can't, its generally the more expensive CAS models that are prohibited.
If in doubt, check by asking CIE directly through their web site.
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Original post by the bear
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Is that your password, bear?
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Original post by gdunne42
I agree the wording is a bit ambiguous, the interpretation of the CIE requirement has been Not permitted IF they are capable of symbolic algebraic manipulation or symbolic differentiation or integration.
Meaning if it can't do this it is permitted.
Most graphic calculators can't, its generally the more expensive CAS models that are prohibited.
If in doubt, check by asking CIE directly through their web site.
Meaning if it can't do this it is permitted.
Most graphic calculators can't, its generally the more expensive CAS models that are prohibited.
If in doubt, check by asking CIE directly through their web site.
Thank you!
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Is that your password, bear?
you know how to find out don't you
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