Thanks for these incredibly helpful articles (‘Clueless about calculators?’ and ‘The new Casio Classwiz CW calculators’). I’m still using my beloved 1980s Casio fx-451 scientific calculator (which has absolutely minimal key presses even compared with the Casio Classwiz fx-83/85GT models: even the S-D button is an ‘extra-step annoyance’ for me). But I really need to be up-to-speed on today’s calculators as my own children, let alone my tutorial students, move into GCSEs and beyond. I feel so much more informed on the topic. Much appreciated. Calculation Examples Using Independent Memory • If the “M” indicator is on the display, perform the procedure under “Clearing Independent Memory” before performing this example. Example: 23 + 9 = 32 23+9m 53 – 6 = 47 53-6m –)45 × 2 = 90 45*21m(M–) 99 ÷ 3 = 33 99/3m (Total) 22 tm(M) Clearing Independent Memory Press01t(STO)m. This clears independent memory and causes the “M” indicator to disappear from the display.

With its compact and lightweight design, the FX-83ES is highly portable, making it ideal for students and professionals on the go. It comes with a protective hard case, ensuring that it remains safe and secure during transportation. Math e+1 Example 2: To input 1 + ' 2+3 MATH Math 1+!2 Math e+3 Example 3: To input (1 + 2 2 ) ×2= 5 MATH Math (1+'2c5e) w*2= • When you press = and obtain a calculation result using Math format, part of the expression you input can be cut off as shown in the Example 3 screen shot. If you need to view the entire input expression again, press A and then press e. JustgotanewCASIOfx-83GTPLUScalculatorforchemistrythisyear,Ilikeitexceptthefactthatdoingcalculationslike3.12x10-3(tothepowerofminusthree)gives39/12500whichisn'tveryuseful? Switching between Fraction and Decimal Format f • The format of the fraction depends on the currently selected fraction display format setting (improper fraction or mixed fraction). • You cannot switch from decimal format to mixed fraction format if the total number of digits used in the mixed fraction (including integer, numerator, denominator, and separator symbols) is greater than 10. • For details about the f key, see “Using S-D Transformation”.Ishouldalsoaddthathavingitgiveananswerinfractionformbydefaultcanbeuseful(eginmaths/Physetcyoumaybeaskedtospecifyananswer'exactly'ieasurdorfractionratherthanroundeddecimalvalue),ivastlypreferitnowthatimusedtoit. ExceptI'mnotdoingmathsorphysicsthisyear,justchemistrywherethemajorityofmathsiswithstandardformandverysmallnumbers(formoles,particlesetc.)andit'sannoyingmethatbyusingaminus-power(e.g10totheminus3)ithastogivetheanswerasafraction... k Power Functions and Power Root Functions '( X2, X3, X–1, X Basic Calculations (COMP) This section explains how to perform arithmetic, fraction, percent, and sexagesimal calculations. All calculations in this section are performed in the COMP Mode (N1). k Arithmetic Calculations Use the +, -, *, and / keys to perform arithmetic calculations. Example: 7 × 8 – 4 × 5 = 36 LINE 7*8-4*5= • The calculator automatically judges the calculation priority sequence. For more information, see “Calculation Priority Sequence”. Thisisreallyannoyingme,themanualisconfusingandeverythingpeopletellmetodoisn'tworking?Surelyyoudon'thavetoworkwithstupidlysmallnumbersinfractionsallthetime?

The A-level models have additional functions such as solving quadratics and simultaneous equations which can be useful at GCSE too, as well as Statistics functions that you don’t need until A-level. So if there’s any chance of you continuing with Maths beyond GCSE then it’s a worthwhile investment. (You’ll probably need it if you do Core Maths too, though it does depend on which board and which modules you study. It – or an equivalent – is certainly required for the Statistical Techniques option on the AQA spec.) Using Calculator Memory Memory Name Description Answer Memory Stores the last calculation result obtained. Independent Memory Calculation results can be added to or subtracted from independent memory. The “M” display indicator indicates data in independent memory. Variables Six variables named A, B, C, D, X, and Y can be used for storage of individual values. This section uses the COMP Mode (N1) to demonstrate how you can use memory. Example: 2' 3 × 4 = 8' 3 ' form 35' 2 × 3 = 148.492424 (= 105' 2) decimal form 150' 2 = 8.485281374 25 2 × (3 – 2' 5 ) = 6 – 4' 5 ' form 23 × (5 – 2' 3 ) = 35.32566285 (= 115 – 46' 3) decimal form 10' 2 + 15 × 3' 3 = 45' 3 + 10' 2 ' form 15 × (10' 2 + 3' 3 ) = 290.0743207 (= 45' 3 + 150' 2) decimal form ' 2+' 3+' 8=' 3 + 3' 2 ' 2+' 3+' 6 = 5.595754113 ' form decimal form The underlined areas in the above examples indicate what caused decimal form to be used. MostofthethingsIusethecalculatorforareforworkingoutamountsofthings,likehowmanymolesofasubstance,ormolarmassetc.Ican'tput39/12500ofamoleinanexam-orcanI? Function Calculations This section explains how to use the calculator’s built-in functions. The functions available to you depends on the calculation mode you are in. The explanations in this section are mainly about the functions that are available in all calculation modes. All of the examples in this section show operation in the COMP Mode (N1). • Certain function calculations may take some time to display calculation results.

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Schools should be telling you to get the CW now since that’s the current model, but some haven’t caught up yet and are still telling students to buy the GTX – which is now hard to get hold of new at a reasonable price. The same thing happened when the GTX replaced the GT Plus.