Hey there, fellow brainiacs! Let's talk about something super important for AP exam day - calculators. Yep, those little gadgets can make a big difference, but there are rules you gotta know.
So, here's the deal:
First off, not all calculators are allowed. There's a list of approved ones, and your proctor will be checking them before the exam starts. You can bring up to two permitted calculators, but make sure they're ones you know how to use and they're in good shape.
Now, here's what you can't do with your calculator:
Sharing: Nope, you can't pass your calculator to your buddy.
Communication: Your calculator can't send secret messages to other calculators. It's strictly for math!
Memory Tricks: Don't even think about using your calculator's memory to sneak out test materials. If you try, your scores will be canceled faster than you can say "equation".
If you're not into using a calculator, that's cool too. But, if you decide to go calculator-free, you gotta sign a form on exam day saying so.
Now, let's break it down by course:
Biology: You can use a scientific or graphing calculator for both multiple choice and free response.
Calculus AB & BC: Graphing calculators are a must for both parts.
Chemistry: A scientific or graphing calculator is recommended, but a four-function one will do.
Environmental Science: Scientific, graphing, or even a simple four-function calculator is allowed.
Macroeconomics & Microeconomics: Stick to a basic four-function calculator.
Physics 1 & 2, Physics C: Anything from a scientific to a graphing calculator is fair game.
Precalculus: Details will be in the calculator policy for the 2023-24 exam.
Statistics: Graphing calculators are the way to go.
But remember, no calculators for Computer Science exams unless you've got special permission.
Alright, now for the big list of approved calculators:
Casio
FX-6000 Series
FX-6200 Series
FX-6300 Series
FX-6500 Series
FX-7000 Series
FX-7300 Series
FX-7400 Series
FX-7500 Series
FX-7700 Series
FX-7800 Series
FX-8000 Series
FX-8500 Series
FX-8700 Series
FX-8800 Series
Graph25 Series
FX-9700 Series*
FX-9750 Series*
FX-9860 Series*
CFX-9800 Series*
CFX-9850 Series*
CFX-9950 Series*
CFX-9970 Series*
FX 1.0 Series*
FX-CG-10 *
Algebra FX 2.0 Series*
FX-CG-20 Series*
FX-CG-50*
Graph35 Series*
Graph75 Series*
Graph95 Series*
Graph100 Series*
FX-CG500* (The use of the stylus is not permitted)
Hewlett-Packard
HP-9G
HP-28 Series*
HP-38G*
HP-39 Series*
HP-40 Series*
HP-48 Series*
HP-49 Series*
HP-50 Series*
HP Prime*
Radio Shack
EC-4033
EC-4034
EC-4037
Sharp
EL-5200
EL-9200 Series*
EL-9300 Series*
EL-9600 Series* (The use of the stylus is not permitted)
EL-9900 Series*
Texas Instruments
TI-73
TI-80
TI-81
TI-82*
TI-83*/TI-83 Plus*
TI-83 Plus Silver*
TI-84 Plus*/ TI-84 Plus CE*
TI-84 Plus CE Python*
TI-84 Plus Silver*
TI-84 Plus C Silver*
TI-84 Plus T*
TI-84 Plus CE-T Python Edition*
TI-84 Plus CE-T*
TI-85*
TI-86*
TI-89*
TI-89 Titanium*
TI-Nspire*/ TI-Nspire CX*
TI-Nspire CX II*
TI-Nspire CX II-T*
TI-Nspire CAS*
TI-Nspire CX CAS*
TI-Nspire CM-C*
TI-Nspire CM-C CAS*
TI-Nspire CX-C CAS*
TI-Nspire CX II CAS*
TI-Nspire CX II-T CAS*
TI-Nspire CX II-C CAS*
Other
Datexx DS-883
Micronta
NumWorks*
Smart2
And of course, there are things you definitely can't bring:
Phones, smartwatches, or any wearable tech
Tablets, laptops, or any portable computers
Models with QWERTY keyboards or pen input
Anything that can access the internet or make noise
Phew! That's a lot to remember, but don't stress. Just double-check everything before exam day and you'll be all set to conquer those numbers!
