CASIO FX-CG50 Graphic Calculator

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This allows students to see a clear representation of the values across the graph so they can find the sum of the figures and complete other calculations with greater speed and efficiency.

We’ve spoken to lots of teachers and mathematicians about the finer points of studying A-level maths. One of the things we’ve learned is that students benefit greatly from having a range of options to explore the challenging topics they will encounter in years 12 and 13. Casio offers free, one-hour training sessions led by experts, which put the power of this calculator into context with A-level question demonstrations.It’s well known that many graphic calculators have struggled to display probability distributions, particularly discrete probability distributions. But with the new Distribution App, the fx-CG50 overcomes this challenge and provides students with a clear visual representation, which they can explore and interrogate to improve their understanding. Let’s take statistics as an example. The range of functionality available on graphic calculators includes the option to calculate probability distributions and graph the results. Many students will have become comfortable with using a scientific model – such as those that make up Casio’s ClassWiz range– during their GCSE studies, and might feel unsure about switching to a graphing handset in year 12.

ifyou'redoinga-levelmathsanddon'thaveacolourgraphicalcalculator-doyouthinkitwouldmakeadifferenceifyouhadit?howareyougettingonwithyourcalculators?The Casio fx-991 CW is the most advanced handset in our scientific calculator range and the minimum requirement for studying A-level maths. Students face challenges including building a deeper understanding of core mathematical concepts and navigating more complex exam questions. Teachers, meanwhile, have to take on the responsibility of guiding their A-level maths classes through this time and preparing them for the rigours of exams. Ask any teacher, and they’ll likely agree: displaying probability distributions has typically been a challenge on many graphing calculators. Fortunately, that’s all changing. With the new Distribution App on the fx-CG50, it’s now possible to visualise both discrete and continuous distributions with a graph. We spoke with experienced Maths Education Consultant Gerard Dummett to learn more about this big leap forward. How the Distribution App enhances probability visualisation

But, with discrete distribution, where it might not be able to take the exact value you want to get that probability, the fact that it’s not continuous makes it harder because you’re not going to get the exact probability. The calculator helps here by finding the best probability between limits for students, and students can decide how to interpret that.If you require any further information relating to the Delivery service used, please call us at +44 (0)20 8208 9567. A calculator with graphing capability is also a powerful tool for exploring sequences, a topic that becomes more complicated at A-level as students are expected to combine it with other areas of their learning. Oxford Educational Supplies Limited is a private limited company and has no affiliation to the University of Oxford or Oxford University Press (OUP).