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Qualification => GCE AS & A2 Level => Queries => Topic started by: MKh on October 09, 2011, 06:17:09 pm

Title: Edexcel GCE Math calculator - which one?
Post by: MKh on October 09, 2011, 06:17:09 pm
Salaam,

According to the Edexcel GCE Mathematics specification:

Students are expected to have available a calculator with at least the following keys: +, ?, ×, ÷, ?, x2, ?x, 1x, xy, ln x, ex, x!, sine, cosine and tangent and their inverses in degrees and decimals of a degree, and in radians; memory. Calculators with a facility for symbolic algebra, differentiation and/or integration are not permitted.

This applies to all units for Edexcel GCE Math except the C1 unit exam.

Can someone clarify for me if we really need a calculator with memory (emboldened above) or is it me who is misunderstanding?

I know this is not a big issue but i just want to confirm. Many people around here must have done the various Edexcel GCE Math modules so i hope someone can confirm this for me.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Edexcel GCE Math calculator - which one?
Post by: The Golden Girl =D on October 09, 2011, 06:23:33 pm
Whether you need a Calculator with Memory or not isn't Important to be honest because either way you have to reset the Calculator before going into the hall/doing the Exam (Invigilators in my School pass around to make sure we reset our Calculators before the exam by 5-10 minutes).

I hope I helped =D
Title: Re: Edexcel GCE Math calculator - which one?
Post by: MKh on October 09, 2011, 06:33:40 pm
Quote from: ~The Golden Girl~ on October 09, 2011, 06:23:33 pm
Whether you need a Calculator with Memory or not isn't Important to be honest because either way you have to reset the Calculator before going into the hall/doing the Exam (Invigilators in my School pass around to make sure we reset our Calculators before the exam by 5-10 minutes).

I hope I helped =D

Ohh Thanks for ur quick reply. I already know that we have to clear the calculator memory before the commencement of our exams.

Thanks for confirming, habibti.
Title: Re: Edexcel GCE Math calculator - which one?
Post by: The Golden Girl =D on October 09, 2011, 06:36:33 pm
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Welcome =D

Title: Re: Edexcel GCE Math calculator - which one?
Post by: Romeesa-Chan on October 09, 2011, 07:23:17 pm
Not relevant to the purpose of this thread ...

Anyways, just saying ... :P

I use this :

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41cWRxqmxRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

Simply excellent.

Been using it for 4-5 years now and works just great! ;D
Title: Re: Edexcel GCE Math calculator - which one?
Post by: MKh on October 09, 2011, 07:33:21 pm
Quote from: Romeesa-Chan on October 09, 2011, 07:23:17 pm
Not relevant to the purpose of this thread ...

Anyways, just saying ... :P

I use this :

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41cWRxqmxRL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

Simply excellent.

Been using it for 4-5 years now and works just great! ;D

Ohh thanks dear. Actually, it is relevant here. In fact, i was about to post the image of my calculator to ask if it may be acceptable or not.

I got it now.  JAZAK ALLAH.
Title: Re: Edexcel GCE Math calculator - which one?
Post by: Romeesa-Chan on October 09, 2011, 07:44:32 pm
Quote from: MKh on October 09, 2011, 07:33:21 pm
Ohh thanks dear. Actually, it is relevant here. In fact, i was about to post the image of my calculator to ask if it may be acceptable or not.

I got it now.  JAZAK ALLAH.
Alright then ... good it was helpful. (:

JazakAllah khairom <3