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Calculator Use
Graphical, scientificand four-function calculators are allowed or offered for certain Practice (r) tests. Unless it is declared that a particular calculator is permitted for a particular test Calculators are not allowed to be employed.
Test takers are not permitted to share calculators.
Tests That Do Not Permit Use of a Calculator
In general, unless specifically stated that a specific kind of calculator is allowed or necessary for a specific exam, calculators can't be used in all Practice test.
Tests That Permit the Use of a Calculator
You can use a four-function or scientific calculator for your Middle School: Content Knowledge (5146) test, though you're not required to do so. Bring your own calculator to the testing centre. One is not provided on the day of the exam. A graphing calculator isn't allowed during this test.
Types of CalculatorsThat Are Not Permitted
The following are not permitted for Praxis exams:
- Portable/handheld computers or laptops
- Electronic writing pads
- Models with pen-input/stylus/touch-screen capability
- Calculators are available on all phones watches, electronic devices
- Models featuring QWERTY along with other alphabetic keyboards in the hardware or software
- Models that print
- Models that produce noise or "talk"
- The models require an outlet
- Models that are able to connect to the internet, as well as have wireless or Bluetooth (r) capability.
- Models with a camera, scanning capability or digital audio/video player recording/player capability
In addition, use of any peripheral hardware is prohibited.
Tests That Provide an On-screen Calculator
Calculators that are supplied by test takers will not be allowed in Praxis examinations which have calculators on screen.
On-Screen Scientific Calculator
The following tests in the Praxis tests feature an on-screen scientific calculator. The tests are based on an TI-30XS MultiView(tm) calculator. A tutorial is available so that you may practice using the calculator in the simulator prior to test day.
- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018) (tutorialfor Elementary Education: Content Knowledge: Test Code 5018)
- Elementary Education: Mathematics Subtest (5003) (tutorialfor Elementary Education: Mathematics Subtest: Test Code 5003)
- Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle--Mathematics Subtest (5903) (tutorialfor Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle--Mathematics: Test Code 5903)
- Elementary Education: Science Subtest (5005) (tutorialfor Science Subtest: Test Code 5005)
- Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle--Science (5905) (tutorialfor Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle--Science: Test Code 5905)
- Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (5511) (tutorialfor Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge: Test Code 5511)
On-Screen Graphing Calculator
This set of test is a Praxis tests feature an onscreen graphing calculator. The tests make use of the TI-84 Plus CE calculator. An instructional video is available so you can practice using the calculator's on-screen interface prior to your test day.
- Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5161) (tutorialfor Mathematics: Content Knowledge: Test Code 5156)
- Algebra I (5162) (tutorialfor Algebra I: Content Knowledge: Test Code 5162)
- Middle School Mathematics (5169) (tutorialfor Middle School Mathematics: Test Code 5169)
- Geometry (5163) (tutorialfor Geometry: Test Code 5163)
- Mathematics (5165) (tutorialfor Mathematics: Test Code 5165)
- Middle School Mathematics (5164) (tutorialfor Middle School Mathematics: Test Code 5164)
On-Screen Four-function Calculator
This set of Practical tests feature an on-screen four-function calculator. Additional information is provided to help make you familiar with the working of the four-function calculator.
- Education: Core Academic Skills for Teachers Test in Mathematics (5733)
- Core Academic Skills for Educators: Combined (5752)
- Elementary Education Assessment: Mathematics and Science (5008)
- Elementary Education: Mathematics--CKT (7813)
- Business Education: Content Knowledge (5101)
- Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Core Assessment (5152)
- Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Core Assessment: Mathematics and Science (5155)
- Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Subject Concentration: Mathematics (5158)
- Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Subject Concentration: Science (5159)
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