Calculator for a level maths
Is the calculator attached in the image the calculator i need for A level maths?
Original post by weirdoz789
Is the calculator attached in the image the calculator i need for A level maths?
Is the calculator attached in the image the calculator i need for A level maths?
When I was doing A Level Maths, I scoured the internet for blog articles on this. The following are examples of such blogs:
https://mathsaurus.com/2020/06/13/which-calculator-should-you-buy/
https://www.studentsinside.com/a-level-maths-calculator/
https://b28mathstutor.co.uk/clueless-about-calculators/
https://www.tutorchase.com/blog/the-best-approved-a-level-maths-calculators
https://thecalculatorguide.com/advice-from-aqa-on-calculator-use-in-the-a-level-maths-exam/
The following are the official blogs from exam boards for use of calculators for A Level Maths:
https://ocr.org.uk/blog/as-alevel-maths-truth-about-calculators/
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/mathematics-2017.news.html
From the blogs mentioned, I have decided to go with Casio (because I have always been a fan of their calculators over Texas's):
https://education.casio.co.uk/calculator/cg50/
https://www.casio.co.uk/calculators/education/fx-991ex
I recommend both, because the FX-991EX is a lot easier to use, especially if you want to do a quick calculation. However, the CG50 provides graphic functions that the FX-991EX doesn't have.
I would also recommend getting the calculators new because second hand ones might not work (long story).
Unfortunately, I cannot confirm whether FX-991CW is approved for A Level Maths or whether it's a good calculator.
(edited 4 months ago)
Original post by weirdoz789
Is the calculator attached in the image the calculator i need for A level maths?
Is the calculator attached in the image the calculator i need for A level maths?
Check with your school - we do a group order to save students money.
I am a year 13 mathematics student who currently uses the fx-991EX (the predecessor). I would strongly recommend getting the EX compared to the new CW. Maths teachers at my school do not recommend the CW and advise the EX too.
To name a few problems, the CW is:
If you're looking into Further Maths try to get the CG50 at a discounted rate, you can do it with just the EX but the CG is incredibly convenient.
To name a few problems, the CW is:
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More complex to perform the instructions you will be doing regularly.
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Lacking in useful functions.
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"A cash-grab" - my Maths teacher!
If you're looking into Further Maths try to get the CG50 at a discounted rate, you can do it with just the EX but the CG is incredibly convenient.
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