



fx-85GT CW+
he Casio fx-85GT CW+ is the UK’s most popular dual-powered scientific calculator, and is allowed in every UK exam where a calculator can be used. Made using up to 90% recycled materials, depending on model, the range will be available in four colour choices, with a standout new green model leading the collection.
Recommended and approved for Key Stages 3 & 4 (including GCSE, National and Higher, Junior and Leaving).
ClassWiz+ colours available on the fx-83GT CW+ include; night black, clay grey, soft pink and vivid blue.
- Description
- Specification
The fx-85GT CW+ is now even better, as it has been improved based on feedback directly from teachers and educators, improvements include:
- S<>D is easily accessible in one-press via the updated FORMAT key toggle
- Shortcuts are readily available in all menus by using the represented number keys for efficient navigation
- Standard Form conversion via [shift] FORMAT menu
- [shift] CATALOG provides quick access to most used functions
You will continue to appreciate:
- Large and clear HD Natural Textbook Display, it shows mathematical expressions as they appear in textbooks
- 290 functions including HCF, LCM and recurring decimals
- A calculator designed and optimised for UK and Ireland curriculums
- Practical apps for teaching, learning and assessment
- Solar powered with battery back up and auto power off
- Intuitive key layout and menus, quick and easy to navigate to access more functionality
- 4-tone input display with an improved font
- Responsive keys that work when pressed at any angle
- A clip-on protective cover
- Free 3-year guarantee included
ClassWiz+ colours available on the fx-85GT CW+ include; space black, ice white, sky blue and sea green.
CALCULATION: arithmetic, trigonometry, logarithms, exponential, hyperbolic, equivalent ratio, number line
STATISTICS: mean, standard deviation, quartiles, regression
FUNCTIONS: table of values (2 functions),
SIMULATION: dice roll, coin toss, number line, unit circle
POWER: Solar panel, battery backup
Video resources to get you started
Using the Format key on CW+ Scientific Calculators
This video looks at using the FORMAT key with ClassWiz+ handsets. This includes toggling the standard to decimal representation and using the full FORMAT menu to convert between fractions, decimals, recurring decimals, standard form and hours, minutes and seconds. The principles of this video apply to all CW+ calculators (fx-83GT CW+, fx-85GT CW+ and fx-991CW+ UK)
Upgrades to fx-83GT CW+ and fx-85GT CW+
This video looks at the upgrades made to the ClassWiz+ basic scientific range of calculators: fx-83GT CW+ and fx-85GT CW+. This includes app and menu shortcuts, new standard form functionality in the FORMAT menu, scientific key calculation improvements and the new Shift Catalog menu for efficient navigation.
Resources
Casio offer a large suite of resources available for UK schools and cover teaching with calculators alongside the most popular subject topics for GCSE and A Level.
Register for your Calculator policy
To help you communicate calculator use in your school, we have developed some calculator policy templates for you to share with students and parents.
Examinations
The fx-85GT CW+ UK is permitted in GCSE & National 5 and A-level & Highers exams.
FAQs
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