Use of CAS calculators and software in 2023 VCE Mathematics examinations
Foundation Mathematics
One scientific calculator may be used in the Foundation Mathematics exam.
General Mathematics
Either one approved CAS calculator or one approved CAS software may be used in General Mathematics Examinations 1 and 2.
One scientific calculator may also be used in General Mathematics Examinations 1 and 2.
Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics
Either one approved CAS calculator or one approved CAS software may be used in Mathematical Methods Examination 2 and Specialist Mathematics Examination 2 only.
One scientific calculator may also be used in Mathematical Methods Examination 2 and Specialist Mathematics Examination 2.
No calculators of any kind are permitted in Mathematical Methods Examination 1 and Specialist Mathematics Examination 1.
CAS calculators
In 2023, the following CAS calculators are approved by the VCAA for use in General Mathematics Examination 1 and General Mathematics Examination 2, Mathematical Methods Examination 2 and Specialist Mathematics Examination 2.
The full functions of approved CAS calculators may be used (that is, memories do not have to be cleared prior to entering the examination).
Casio
Algebra or ClassPad series.
Hewlett Packard
HP 40/48/49/50 or HP Prime series.
Texas Instruments
TI-89/92/Voyager or TI-Nspire CAS series.
CAS software
For approved schools only, students enrolled in General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics will be permitted to use the following CAS software: Casio ClassPad Manager, HP Prime Emulator, Mathematica, Maple, MATLAB or TI-Nspire and files of that software type stored on a USB for examinations in these studies, where the use of technology is permitted, provided they meet VCAA specifications for the conduct of computer-assisted examinations.
Schools wishing to use CAS software should apply in writing to the VCAA for approval.
Enquiries should be directed to the VCE Operations Unit:
vcaa.assessment.operations@education.vic.gov.au
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