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Approved calculators for exams

Restrictions on the makes and models of calculators allowed in exams. Do not risk having your calculator removed in an exam. 

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Approved calculators for exams

Check which calculators are allowed in University exams. Only approved Casio calculator models can be used. Using the wrong calculator could mean it is removed during your exam.

The types of calculators that can be used in University exams are restricted.

Only Casio calculators from the approved models listed below are permitted. Any calculator that is not an approved model will be removed by the invigilator and returned after the exam.

Approved calculator models

All variants of the following Casio models are permitted:

  • Casio fx-82
  • Casio fx-83
  • Casio fx-85
  • Casio fx-260
  • Casio fx-300
  • Casio fx-991

Examples

Approved:

  • Casio fx-82MS
  • Casio fx-82WA

These calculators are approved because they are variants of the Casio fx-82 model.

Not approved:

  • Casio fx-115MS

This calculator is not an approved model and will be removed during the exam.

Important information

  • Only approved Casio models can be used.
  • Calculators that are not approved, or cannot be clearly identified as an approved model, will be removed by the invigilator for the duration of the exam.
  • Calculators with removed or altered model numbers may be treated as unapproved.
  • The Exams and Awards Office does not provide spare calculators.
  • You must bring a correct, working calculator if one is required for your exam.
  • Sharing or lending calculators during an exam is not permitted and may be treated as an exam offence.

Make sure you check your calculator model before exam day to avoid disruption during your assessment.

 

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