Prime VS 48SX VS 42S/DM42/Free42

[fs5qc]

Yes,
Do you know a non programmable calculator with rpn ?
I think the 35S is the one.

If not the prime got a exam mode but I still don’t know why they don’t want any graphical calculator at my school.

(01-15-2021 11:51 AM)Nigel (UK) Wrote:  

(01-13-2021 01:48 PM)fs5qc Wrote:  We don’t really know I asked the "Minister of Education" and they told me that is our school that should provide us with this list but they don’t want to provide us the liste.

I know someone that a ti84plus was refused for a exam.

I don't know what exams you are doing, but here is a link to parental guides for the ministerial examinations in Quebec, which include rules for using calculators. To me the requirement that "The data and programs stored in the calculator’s memory must be erased before the examination begins" would certainly rule out a DM42 - clearing its memory would require connection to a computer and searching the flash for program files and html documents. They could reasonably rule out other "ancient" programmable calculators as well - how could an invigilator be expected to check that the memory of an HP48SX was cleared? In contrast, the HP Prime does have an exam mode. Even this can be configured in various ways, I believe, and I could understand a school not wanting to invest the time needed to get to grips with this if only one student was involved.

In short, get something cheap and non-programmable for exams - e.g., a Casio FX-991 of some flavour - and whatever you prefer to use for learning with! And have fun.

Nigel (UK)