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Approved Calculators for Specified VCE Mathematics Examinations 2009

For specified mathematics examinations, either one approved graphics calculator or one approved CAS may be used, as applicable to that study. A scientific calculator may also be used if desired. Students are not allowed to take into any examination a CAS and a graphics calculator.

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Graphics calculators

The following graphics calculators are approved by the VCAA for use in:

• Further Mathematics Examinations 1 and 2
• Mathematical Methods Examination 2 and Specialist Mathematics Examination 2

These calculators are not approved for use in Mathematical Methods (CAS) Examination 2.

The full functions of approved graphics calculators may be used (that is the memories do not require clearing prior to entry to the examination).

Casio
FX-7300G, FX7400G, FX7400G PLUS, FX7700G, FX-8500G, FX-9700G, CFX-9800G, CFX-9850G, CFX-9850G PLUS, CFX-9850GB PLUS, CFX-9850GB PLUS-WE, CFX-9850GC, FX 9860G AU, CFX-9950G

Citizen
SRP-400G

Hewlett-Packard
HP38G, HP39G, HP39G PLUS, HP39GS

Sharp
EL-9200, EL-9300, EL-9400, EL-9600, EL-9650, EL-9900

Texas Instruments
TI-80, TI-81, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 PLUS, TI-83 PLUS (Silver), TI-84 PLUS, TI-84 PLUS (Silver), TI-85, TI-86

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CAS Calculators

The following CAS calculators are approved by the VCAA for use in:

• Further Mathematics Examinations 1 and 2
• Mathematical Methods (CAS) Examination 2 and Specialist Mathematics Examination 2

These calculators are not approved for use in Mathematical Methods Examination 2.

The full functions of these calculators may be used (that is, the memories do not require clearing prior to entry to the examination).

Casio
Algebra FX2.0, Algebra FX2.0 PLUS, ClassPad 300, ClassPad 300 PLUS, ClassPad 330

Hewlett Packard
HP 40G, HP 40GS, HP 48G, HP 48G II, HP 49G, HP 49G PLUS, HP 50G

Texas Instruments
TI-89, TI-89 (Titanium), TI-92 / TI-92 PLUS / Voyage 200, TI-nspire CAS

CAS Software
For approved schools only, students enrolled in Mathematical Methods (CAS) either by itself or in addition to Further Mathematics or Specialist Mathematics, will be permitted to use computer-based CAS software Derive, Maple, Mathcad, Mathematica, TI-Interactive and TI-nspire CAS and stored files on a floppy disc or CD-ROM for specified examinations in these studies.

This is provided they meet VCAA specifications for the conduct of computer assisted examinations. Schools wishing to use computer-based CAS software should apply in writing to Joe Pellegrino, Acting Assistant General Manager, Assessment Operations, for approval.

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