New Casio FX-85GTCW Black Scientific Calculator

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Casio describes the fx-83GT CW as “the new upgraded version of the Casio fx-83GT X” and the fx-991CW as “the new upgraded version of the Casio fx-991 EX”. That seems misleading to me, when the models are so completely different. It would be far more honest to call them “the replacement for” their predecessors. The fx-85GTX takes the UK's Number One Scientific Calculator a step further, by offering Solar Power to ensure no loss of battery during those crucial exams. The Casio fx-991EX is Casio’s most advanced scientific calculator, providing 552 functions and is suitable for Key Stages 3,4 and 5, to include A /AS level. From the comments I’ve seen on social media from other Maths teachers, I’m far from alone in having a strong preference for the older Classwiz fx-83/85GT X and 991EX models over these new CW calculators. Casio doesn’t appear to have done much field testing of the new models before launching them on the world!

The A-level model now has the generic equation solver function in the same place as the quadratic and simultaneous equation solvers, rather than in an apparently random position above the CALC button. fx-85GTX contains additional features such as clearer display, clearer menus, faster processor and 14 additional functions. Allowed in every UK exam where a calculator can be used. Recommended and approved for Key Stages 3 & 4 (including GCSE, National and Higher, Junior and Leaving). The large Natural Textbook Display (Natural-V.P.A.M.) shows mathematical expressions like roots and fractions as they appear in your textbooks which increases comprehension because results are easier to understand. Our entry-level scientific calculator with solar power has been upgraded to the latest ClassWiz technology. The CASIO FX-85 GT CW comes with additional features, including a high definition display and improved menu navigation. Approved for Key stages 3 & 4, recommended for GCSE, National and Higher, Junior and Leaving.Advantage for students: Easy operation even for beginners Advantage for teachers: Easy to teach how to use Our nominated carrier is Parcel Force. Deliveries are made Monday – Friday between 9.00am – 6.00pm (excluding Bank Holidays). As technology changes so do your student’s expectations. New ClassWiz provides all the functions and features you trust, and now provides simple and easier navigation, faster processing and great new features.

It features a brand-new interface with scrolling menus, all mathematical functions available in a single key and a new crystal-clear display. Of course, graphing software is an extremely useful teaching and learning tool, but Desmos is free and much more intuitive to use than a graphical calculator, and Autograph, also available free, is a very powerful alternative, so in my opinion there’s really no need for a graphical calculator. So what do I need to know about these new CW calculators?

UK's second best selling scientific, many schools only recommend the FX-85GT as this model is dual-powered (does not need a battery replacement)

If you require any further information relating to the Delivery service used, please call us at +44 (0)20 8208 9567. Natural Textbook Display (Natural-V.P.A.M), shows mathematical expressions as they appear in textbooks.Remember I mentioned that a graphical calculator is much more complex to operate than a scientific one? The CW models have narrowed that gap considerably – and not in a good way! The large Natural Textbook Display shows mathematical expressions like roots and fractions as they appear in your textbooks which increases comprehension because results are easier to understand.