
GCSE
TEACHERS
Students will need access to at least trigonometric functions. The minimum-requirement scientific calculator is the fx-83GTX / fx-85GTX. This has all the functionality required for GCSE.
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WHICH SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR?
While the fx-83GTX / fx-85GTX is adequate for GCSE, the advanced scientific fx-991EX confers specific advantages. In particular, it builds students confidence in solving
- linear equations
- simultaneous linear equations
- roots and vertices of quadratics
- quadratic inequalities
Linear equations




Quadratic equations







SHOULD I USE A GRAPHIC CALCULATOR?
Maths is a visual subject. A graphic calculator allows students to explore graphs. For example you could plot a graph, find the coordinates where two graphs cross or draw a data chart.


