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Using Graphics Calculators and Scientific Calculators
in SACE Stage 2 External  Examinations

 

Teachers, invigilators and SACE Coordinators will find comprehensive instructions and details in:
- SACE Operations Manual
- the Mathematics Learning Area Manual
- Specifications and conditions for the use of graphics calculators, scientific calculators and computers [pdf]
- Day-by-Day examination instructions to invigilators

 

   
Useful information about calculators in assessment
• Conditions for use in SSABSA external examinations
• Approved graphics calculator makes and models
• Important exam rules
• In 2006 graphical calculators do NOT need to have their memories cleared in Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Studies and Specialist Mathematics examinations. Check here for advice on the use of notes in mathematical subjects examinations and skills and application tasks.
• In non-mathematical exams, all stored information must be cleared from calculators. Instructions for clearing memory [pdf] in 4 major brands
• Research document - Technology in Assessment: The implementation of the use of graphics calculators and computers in examinations, and related assessment issues [pdf]

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Approved Graphics Calculators
Students may use the following approved graphics calculators in the 2007 external examinations. Invigilators will check the model of calculator being used.
 
Casio
cfx-9850G
cfx-9850G Plus
cfx-9850GB Plus
cfx-9850GC Plus
fx 1.0 Plus
fx-9860G AU
 
Sharp
EL-9600
EL-9650
EL-9900
 
Hewlett Packard
HP 38G
HP 39G
HP 39G+
HP 39GS
 
Texas Instruments
TI-83
TI-83 Plus
TI-84 Plus

 

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