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Guidelines for Calculator Use
Students may use most four-function, scientific, and graphing calculators. The following types of calculators are also permitted, but only if they are modified as noted:
- Calculators with paper tape - the tape must be removed.
- Calculators that make noise- the sound feature must be turned off.
- Calculators that communicate wirelessly with other calculators - the infrared data port must be completely covered with heavy opaque material, such as duct tape or electrician's tape.
- Calculators that have power cords - all power/electrical cords must be removed.
The Following Are Prohibited
- Pocket organizers
- Handheld or laptop computers
- Electronic writing pads or pen-input devices - the Sharp EL 9600 is permitted
- Calculators built into cellular phones or other wireless communication devices
- Calculators with a typewriter keypad (keys in QWERTY format) - calculators with letter keys not in QWERTY format are permitted
- Calculators with built-in computer algebra systems - prohibited calculators in this category include
- Casio: Algebra fx 2.0, ClassPad 300, and all model numbers that begin with CFX-9970G
- Texas Instruments: All model numbers that begin with TI-89 and TI-92, and the TI-Nspire CAS
- Hewlett-Packard: hp 48GII and all model numbers that begin with hp 40G, hp 49G, hp 50G
Questions about the Math Placement Exam should be directed to the University College Testing Services at (309) 438-2100.
