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Casio fx-CG50 training: your questions answered
We no longer offer fx-CG50 training. With the launch of the fx-CG100, we are now offering training on this new calculator.
Who is the training for?
The sessions are designed to provide an introduction to the fx-CG100, so are best-suited to teachers who have never used the calculator, or who have very limited experience with it.
If, for example, you’ve gone as far as drawing a graph but not much further in terms of analysis or exploration, this training is for you.
As Simon explained:
“The sessions are really designed for teachers who want to know how to use the calculator more efficiently, but don’t necessarily want to explore everything it’s capable of. As I often say when leading the training – I’ve been using this device for ten years and I’m still learning new techniques for problems, so don’t expect to master using the handset in a single session!”
What will I learn?
In its current format, our fx-CG100 training focuses on two core capabilities of the calculator that are guaranteed to be useful to you and your students: graphing and analysing functions, and solving equations numerically.
These are explored in the context of a typical A-level equation, which you will learn how to solve using the fx-CG100’s SolveN functionality. This is a powerful feature that can find all solutions to a given equation and even presents them as exact values.
The training also goes further by looking at visualising equations using the calculator’s graphing functionality – another key feature that highlights the fx-CG100 as Casio’s most advanced handheld calculator.
So, as well as seeing how the fx-CG100 can do the essentials when it comes to solving equations, you’ll learn how the calculator can open up new approaches through graphing and analysing functions.
What else can I expect to gain from the session?
In addition to exploring the fx-CG100’s graphing and equation-solving features, our training sessions aim to give a broader view of how calculators can support your teaching and help students improve their understanding.
Simon said this is particularly significant for students who struggle with certain concepts. These learners could benefit the most from having multiple ways to tackle a problem, as well as using the calculator to check their work.
“We always try to demonstrate how you can use the calculator to approach example questions in a couple of different ways, which can really help out those students who find these things difficult,” Simon added.
Can I ask questions?
Absolutely! The training sessions are fully interactive, and we encourage participants to ask questions and request clarification whenever needed.
As you tell your students – if something isn’t clear, ask!
The sessions take place in small groups – no more than ten people – to ensure everyone can participate. If you’re joining virtually, we recommend checking in advance that your camera and microphone are working, so your trainer can see and hear you properly.
What’s the next step after training?
Simon highlighted that plenty of support is available if you want to continue developing your skills with the fx-CG100 after the introductory training.
You can find how-to guides, leaflets, and more in our online resources centre, as well as model-specific videos on the Casio Education YouTube channel.
But most importantly, Simon said the best way to get the most out of the calculator is simply by using it. That could mean looking at lesson plans and thinking about how the fx-CG100 could support teaching, or exploring new ways to investigate problems.
“I would suggest trying to use the handset as much as possible, and being open to using it for something you might not initially think of – conic functions and drawing circles, for example,” Simon continued.
“When used effectively, the fx-CG100 is much more than just a calculator that can supply an answer. It’s a really effective teaching tool that can make a huge difference to student understanding.”
