PSAT / NMSQT

Approved and recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode, or the fx-CG500 PRIZM CAS (without stylus)

SAT I / SAT II

Approved and recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode, or the fx-CG500 PRIZM CAS (without stylus)

ACT

Approved and recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

AP Exams

The following Casio calculators are approved for Chemistry section II, Environmental Science sections I & II, Physics C: Mechanics sections I & II, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism sections I & II, Biology sections I & II, Physics I sections I & II, and Physics II sections I & II:

• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode, or the fx-CG500 PRIZM CAS (without stylus)

The following Casio calculators are approved for Statistics sections I & II, Calculus AB sections I & II, and Calculus BC sections I & II:

• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode, or the fx-CG500 PRIZM CAS (without stylus)

IB Exams

The following Casio calculators are approved for Biology HL & SL paper 2, Chemistry HL & SL paper 2, Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches HL & SL paper 2 & HL paper 3, Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations HL & SL paper 2 & HL paper 3, Nature of Science SL paper 1 & 2, Physics HL & SL paper 2, and Sports, Exercise & Health Sciences HL & SL paper 2:

• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode and upgraded to the latest operating system

Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP)

Grades 6 - 8
Calculators Permitted: Yes

Any handheld basic or scientific calculator is allowable, as long as it does not have any of the following features: graphing capabilities, Computer Algebra System (CAS) features, A “QWERTY” keyboard, paper tape, audio capabilities, unless specified in an IEP or Section 504 Plan and in an individual test session, or access to the internet (tablet, laptop, phone-based, or wristwatch).

Recommended Casio calculators:

• fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II

Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR)

Grades 3 - 9
Calculators Permitted: Yes

Grades 3 - 5: No calculators recommended
Grades 6 - 7: Scientific calculators recommended
Grades 8 - 9: Scientific or graphing recommended

Recommended Casio calculators:

For grades 8 - 9:

• fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII

For grades 6 - 7:

• fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II

Cambium Assessment (replacing ACT® Aspire as of 2023-24)

Calculators Permitted: Yes

The following types of calculators are permitted, but only after they are modified as noted: 1.) Calculators that can hold programs or documents: remove all documents and remove all programs that have computer algebra system functionality. 2.) Calculators with paper tape: remove the tape. 3.) Calculators that make noise: turn off the sound. 4.) Calculators with an infrared data port: completely cover the infrared data port with heavy opaque material such as duct tape or electrician’s tape.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII

Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA)

Grades 3 - 8
Calculators Permitted: Yes

Grades 3 - 6: no calculator; grades 7 - 9: scientific calculator. Providing handheld calculators is not a requirement for schools choosing the computer-based assessment. However, students may use an acceptable handheld calculator in addition to or instead of the online calculator.

Recommended Casio Calculators:

• fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System

Grades 3 - 8, 11

A student taking the CAST can access to the embedded calculator during the entire test. The calculator that appears in the test delivery system is assigned on the basis of the student's grade level. The student can resize and reposition the calculator on the screen as needed.

The Connecticut Summative Assessment System

Grades 3 - 8: The Connecticut Smarter Balanced Assessment
Grades 5, 8, and 11: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Assessment
Grade 11: The Connecticut SAT School Day

Calculator (Non-Embedded) (Math Grades 6-8 for Calculator-Allowed Items Only) When the embedded calculator or specialized calculator is inaccessible for a student participating on the Mathematics Assessment, the provision of a hand-held calculator may be appropriate. This accommodation is only available for those math items that allow the use of a calculator. Depending on the student’s grade, the following calculator types are permissible: grade 6: basic calculator; grades 7 and 8: scientific calculator.

Recommended Casio calculators for grade 6 special accomodation:

• HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S

Recommended Casio calculators for grades 7 and 8 special accomodation:

• fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II

Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP)

Grades 3 - 8

Grades 3 ‐ 5: no calculators allowed except for students approved for use of a unique accommodation. Grades 6 ‐ 7: Five‐function (includes square root and percentage functions). Grade 8: scientific.

Recommended Casio calculators for grades 6 - 7:

• HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S

Recommended Casio calculators for grades 8:

• fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II

PARCC Assessments

Grades 3 - 8

No calculators with Computer Algebra System (CAS) features are allowed. No tablet, laptop (or PDA), or phone-based calculators are allowed during PARCC assessments. Students are not allowed to share calculators within a testing session. Test administrators must confirm that memory on all calculators has been cleared before and after the testing sessions. Calculators with “QWERTY” keyboards are not permitted.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII

Delaware System of Student Assessment (DeSSA)

Grades 6 - 8

An embedded on-screen digital calculator can be accessed for calculator-allowed items when students click on the calculator button. When the embedded calculator, as presented for all students, is not appropriate for a student, (ex: a blind student), the student may use a calculator offered for technology devices (such as a talking or a braille calculator – see Non-Embedded Accommodations for students who cannot use the embedded calculator).

Recommended Casio calculators for non-embedded accommodations:

• HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S for grade 6 during the Calculator Available section
  
• fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II for grades 7 and 8 during the Calculator Available section

Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) 

Grades 7 - 8

Online scientific calculator provided in the computer-based testing (CBT) platform for Sessions 2 and 3 of the Grades 7 and 8 FSA Mathematics tests. Online calculator may be accessed in the FSA Portal for use in the classroom. CBT students may request and use an approved handheld scientific calculator during Sessions 2 and 3. Students with paper-based accommodations must be provided an approved handheld scientific calculator for Sessions 2 and 3.

Recommended Casio calculators by the FSA:

• fx-260 SOLAR II 
  

Georgia Milestones

Grades 3 - 8, EOC

Allowable Calculators: grades 3 – 5: no calculators allowed. Grade 6: basic four-function calculator with square root and percentage functions. Grade 7 – 8: scientific calculator. Coordinate Algebra EOC: graphing calculator. Analytic Geometry EOC: graphing calculator. Physical Science EOC: scientific or basic calculator. Economics EOC: scientific or basic calculator

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S 
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII

Hawai'i Statewide Assessment Program

Grades 3 - 8, 11

An embedded on-screen digital calculator can be accessed for calculator-allowed items when students click on the calculator button. When the embedded calculator, as presented for all students, is not appropriate for a student, (ex: a blind student), the student may use a calculator offered for technology devices (such as a talking or a braille calculator – see Non-Embedded Accommodations for students who cannot use the embedded calculator).

Recommended Casio calculators for non-embedded accommodations:

• HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S for grade 6 during the Calculator Available section
  
• fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II for grades 7 and 8 during the Calculator Available section
• fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII for grade 11 during the Calculator Available section

ISAT Comprehensive Assessment System

Grades 3 - 8

Students in grades 4 - 8 are allowed the use of a calculator on all portions of the mathematics test. Grade 3 students with IEPs or Section 504 Plans may use calculators if it is an accommodation written into the IEP or Section 504 Plan. Acceptable calculators include four-function, scientific, or graphing calculators, as long as the calculator does not have any of the prohibited features.

The following features are prohibited: calculators built into mobile phones, handheld/laptop/tablet computers, calculators built into devices that have wireless communication capability, calculators with USB ports or cables, calculators with a QWERTY keyboard, calculators with CAS technology, pocket organizers, pen-input devices, calculators that make noise, calculators with power cords, or any electronic device that has scanning or camera functions.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• SL-450S for grade 3 IEP or Section 504 Plan accommodation
  
• HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, SL-450S, fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II for grades 4 through 8
• (All Casio graphing calculators feature USB ports)

Illinois Assessment of Readiness (PARCC)

Grades 6 - 8

Grades 6 ‐ 7: four‐function with square root and percentage functions. Grade 8: scientific calculators.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S for grades 6 and 7
• fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II for grade 8

iLEARN

Grades 6 - 8

IEPs only: students may use a four-function handheld/adaptive calculator if listed as an accommodation for calculator segments and performance tasks only. Students may use a scientific handheld/adaptive calculator if listed as an accommodation for calculator segments and performance tasks only.

Recommended Casio calculators for IEP accommodations:

• Four-function basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II

Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP)

Grades 3 - 11

For students taking the online ISASP Mathematics and Science assessments, a calculator is provided as a tool within the TestNav 8 testing engine. Students taking either the paper or online ISASP are permitted to use locally approved (i.e., district approved) calculators.

No smartphone/smart watch/tablet/computer apps, devices where notes or programs can be typed or stored, devices where pictures can be stored, devices with cameras, or devices with internet access. These devices are prohibited while taking all ISASP assessments. No calculators with Computer Algebra System (CAS) capabilities. No calculators with QWERTY format letter keys.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S 
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII with Exam Mode enabled

Kansas Assessment Program (KAP)

Grades 3 - 8, high school

No calculators permitted for grades 3 - 5. Grades 6 - 8 will have a basic four function calculator and a scientific calculator available to them through KITE, or students can use their own handheld calculators. Grade 10 will have a basic four function calculator and a graphing calculator available to them through KITE, or students can use their own handheld calculators

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic four-function calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S 
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII

Kentucky Summative Assessments

Grades 3 - 5; 6 - 8; high school

An online calculator is provided; handheld can be used for paper based testing or special accommodations. Elementary (3 - 5) grades will have access to the four-function calculator; Middle (6 - 8) grades will have access to the scientific calculator; and High (10, 11) grades will have access to the graphing calculator for the Reading, Writing, Math, and Social Studies assessments.

Paper based testing or special accomodations: Students may use any four-function, scientific or graphing calculator, if: It is not on the list of Prohibited Calculators. All applications, programs and documents have been removed or deactivated as described in the Prohibited Computer Applications, Programs and Documents section. Proctors have made necessary modifications based on the Calculators Permitted with Modification section.

Recommended Casio calculators for paper testing or special accommodations:

• Basic four-function calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S 
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP)

Grades 6 - 7; 8; Algebra I and Geometry

Grades 6 - 7 LEAP Sessions 2 & 3: four-function calculator available online, may also have handheld. Grade 8 LEAP Sessions 2 & 3: scientific calculator available online, may also have handheld. LEAP 2025 Algebra I and Geometry tests allow for a graphing calculator or scientific calculator during Sessions 1b, 2, and 3.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic four-function calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S 
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII

Maine Comprehensive Assessment System (MECAS (using NWEA MAP))

Grades 3 - 8 and high school

As of October 2018, MAP Growth tests use an online four function and scientific calculator. Currently there are no items in any MAP tests that require use of a graphing calculator. There are no posted accomodations for paper-based testing.

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)

Grades 7, 8, 10

Students taking the grades 7, 8 and 10 paper-based tests must have sole access to a handheld calculator. The department strongly recommends using handheld calculators that are equivalent to the calculator types embedded in the computer-based testing platform. At a minimum, schools should provide a five-function calculator for students in grades 7, 8 and 10. Students may also use their own handheld calculator, including a graphing calculator.

Recommended Casio calculators for paper-based testing:

• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII

Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP)

Grades 3 - 5, 6 - 7, 8, and Algebra I, II, and Geometry

A grade/course appropriate calculator will be provided through the computer-based delivery system for the MCAP Mathematics Assessments for grades 3 - 8 and Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II on items that allow the use of a calculator.

Test takers are encouraged to request from proctors the following for paper-based testing:

• Grade 3 - 5 testing: SL-450S
• Grade 6 - 7 testing: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
• Grade 8 testing: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
• Algebra I, II or Geometry testing: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII with Exam Mode

Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP)

Grades 3 - 7, 11

No calculators are permitted for grades 3 - 5. Grades 6 and 7 mathematics and grades 5, 8, and 11 science assessments, students will use the calculator embedded within the online delivery engine (basic, scientific). For paper delivery: all programmable calculators must be set to TEST mode during the testing session for both mathematics and science assessments. Types of hand-held calculators: Basic calculator - science grade 5 and mathematics grade 6 and Scientific calculator - science grades 8 and 11 and mathematics grade 7.

Recommended Casio calculators for paper delivery:

• Grades 5 and 6 math: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Grade 7 math and grade 8 and 11 science: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, fx-260 SOLAR II, fx-CG50 PRIZM with Exam Mode, or fx-9750GIII with Exam Mode

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)

Grades 3 - 8, 11

Calculators may be used to answer items when a calculator is allowed. Students with memory-enabled calculators are not allowed to bring stored examples into the test session, access programs during testing, or store the test questions afterwards. For this reason, a graphing calculator must either: 1. Have its memory cleared both before and after each test session, or 2. Have a feature that temporarily disables all flash applications and calculator files.

Handheld calculators can be used on the Paper Grade 3-8 Mathematics MCA, Online Grade 11 Mathematics MCA, Paper Grade 11 Mathematics MA, Paper Science MCA (on allowed items), and the Mathematics and Science MTAS.

Handheld calculators may be permitted on Online Grade 3-8 Mathematics MCA if an IEP or 504 plan states that a handheld calculator must be used.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Grades 3 - 5 and science (all grades): HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Grades 6 - 7 mathematics: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, fx-260 SOLAR II
• Grades 8 and 11 mathematics: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII with Exam Mode

Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP)

Grades 3 - 8, Algebra

Grades 3 - 5: no calculators allowed. Grades 6 - 7: four-function calculators with square root and percentage functions; Grade 8: scientific calculators; Algebra I: graphing calculators allowed.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Grades 6 - 7: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Grade 8: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, fx-260 SOLAR II
• Algebra I: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

Missouri Assessment Program (MAP)

Grades 3 - 8, high school

Our information on this program is limited. Have information to share? Contact us and let us know.

Montana Comprehensive Assessment Program (montCAS)

Grades 3 - 8, 11

Our information on this program is limited. Have information to share? Contact us and let us know.

Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS)

Grades 3 - 8

No calculator is permitted for grades 3 - 5. A four-function calculator is recommended for grade 6 examination. A scientific calculator is recommended for grades 7 - 8 examination. Calculators may not have a built-in or downloaded Computer Algebra System (CAS), must not be programmable or have graphing capabilities, or have access to the internet. A permitted calculator may only be used on the calculator section (Part 1) of the paper/pencil version of the NSCAS Summative Mathematics for grades 6, 7, and 8.

The following calculators are permitted, but only after they are modified as noted: calculators that can hold programs or documents - remove all documents and remove all programs that have Computer Algebra System functionality

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic calculators (Grade 6): HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators (Grades 7 - 8): fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, fx-260 SOLAR II

Nevada State Assessment System

Grades 3 - 8

Our information on this program is limited. Have information to share? Contact us and let us know.

New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NH SAS)

Grades 3 - 8, high school

An embedded on-screen digital calculator can be accessed for calculator-allowed items when students click on the calculator button. This tool is available only with specific test items. Accomodations are arranged based on individual test takers' IEP or 504 plan prior to the examination date.

NJ Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA)

Grades 3 - 8

Grades 3—5 do not have any calculator sections or units in the mathematics assessment. In grades 6, 7, high school end-of course, and NJGPA, one of the mathematics units is split into two sections: a non-calculator section and a calculator section. The other units permit calculator usage throughout the entire unit. In grade 8 mathematics, calculators are not allowed in the first unit, but the remaining unit permits calculator usage throughout the entire unit. In science, all units permit calculator usage.

• Grades 6–7: Four-function calculators with square root and percentage functions
• Grade 8: scientific calculators
• High School End-of-Course and NJGPA: graphing calculators
• Allowable calculators for science; grade 5: four-function calculators with square root and percentage functions; grade 8: scientific calculators; grade 11: graphing calculators

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, fx-260 SOLAR II
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

New Mexico State Assessment System

Our information on this program is limited. Have information to share? Contact us and let us know.

EngageNY Regents Exam

HS - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

The calculator must not make use of a Computer Algebra System (CAS). These calculators are capable of doing symbolic algebra or symbolic calculus. The calculator must not have measuring capabilities (e.g., segment lengths and area of polygons), perform transformations, or be able to make geometric constructions. Students may not use calculators that can communicate through infrared sensors, nor may students use operating manuals, instruction or formula cards, or other information concerning the operation of calculators.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

New York State Testing Program (NYSTP)

Grades 6 - 8

• Grade 6 (Session 2 ONLY): Scientific or four-function calculator with a square root key
• Grade 7-8 (Session 1 & 2): Scientific calculator

Graphing calculators are not permitted on the NYSTP.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, fx-260 SOLAR II

End of Grade (EOG) Mathematics and College and Career Readiness Alternate Assessment (CCRAA)

Grades 3 - 11

• EOG Grades 3–5: Four-function calculators with memory key
• EOG Grade 6: scientific calculators
• EOG Grade 8: Graphing calculator and/or scientific calculator
• End-of-Course (EOC) MC Math 1 and NC Math 3: Graphing calculator
• NCEXTEND1 Mathematics Grades 6 - 8, NC Math 1 Grade 10, and Grade 11: Four-function calculator with memory key
• College and Career Readiness Alternate Assessment (CCRAA) Grades 10 and 11: Four-function calculator with memory key

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, fx-260 SOLAR II
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

North Dakota State Assessment Program

Grades 3 - 8

An embedded on-screen digital calculator can be accessed for calculator-allowed items when students click on the calculator button. When the embedded calculator, as presented for all students, is not appropriate for a student, (ex: a blind student), the student may use a calculator offered for technology devices (such as a talking or a braille calculator – see Non-Embedded Accommodations for students who cannot use the embedded calculator).

Recommended Casio calculators for non-embedded accommodations:

• HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S for grade 6 during the Calculator Available section
  
• fx-991EX, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II for grades 7 and 8 during the Calculator Available section

Ohio Achievement Tests (OAT)

Grades 3 - 8

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• Financial calculators: FC-200V-2
• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S

Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP)

Grades 3-5 math - Calculators are only allowed as an approved accommodation for students on an IEP or 504 Plan; only a basic four-function calculator with square root and percent are allowed.

Grades 6-7 math - Basic four-function calculator with square root and percent and does not include a [+/-] key. Memory keys, including M+ and M-, are acceptable.

Grade 8 math and science - Scientific calculators meeting general requirements.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Grades 3-5: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Grades 6-7: No calculators meet this criteria
• Grade 8: Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
• Grade 11: Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS)

An embedded on-screen digital calculator can be accessed when students click on the calculator button. Students in grade 5 are allowed to use a four-function calculator. When the embedded calculator, as presented for all students, is not appropriate for a student (for example, for a student who is blind), the student may use a handheld calculator they are familiar with and use on a regular basis or the calculator offered with assistive technology devices (such as a talking calculator or a Braille calculator) (see Table 3.2 Science Non-embedded Universal Tools).

Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)

The following are not permitted for the PSSA or Keystone Exams:

1. Devices that have a primary purpose other than functioning as a calculator such as cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, PDAs, laptops, tablets, pocket organizers, etc.
2. Calculators with infrared, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other beaming or wireless capabilities, unless the beaming or wireless capabilities are disabled
3. Calculators with built-in Computer Algebra Systems (CAS)
4. Calculators that make noise, have paper tape, need to be plugged in, or talk; these specific calculators can only be used as a required accommodation as stated in the Accommodations Guidelines
5. Calculators shared by students during a test session
6. Any and all non-factory (add-on) programs or information stored in the calculator  

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS)

Any 7th or 8th grade student may use one of the handheld calculators listed instead of the calculators embedded in TestNav (no accommodation is necessary). However, at a minimum, 7th and 8th grade students should have access to a 5-function calculator.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

SC READY / SCPASS

Grade 6 students may use a four-function or scientific calculator during the SC READY mathematics calculator section or SCPASS science test. For SCPASS, all calculations are easily computed with a basic four-function calculator. Grades 7 and 8 students may use a scientific calculator or one of the graphing calculators listed below during the SC READY mathematics section after following the “Procedures for Using Hand-held Calculators” below. Graphing: A graphing calculator most closely matches the functionality of the online tool. Calculators must not have a Computer Algebra System.

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Basic: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

South Dakota STEP

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Grade 6 (Math), Grade 5 (Science): Four Function Calculator: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Grades 7-8 (Math), Grade 8 (Science): Scientific Calculator: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• Grade 11 (Math), High School (Science): Graphing Calculator: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP)

Grades 3-8 & EOC

Recommended Casio calculators:

• All grades (includes grades 3-5): HS-4G
• Grades 6-8: fx-260 SOLAR II
• EOC: fx-260 SOLAR II

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

Grades 3-12 - Calculators are required for the following State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) tests: grade 8 mathematics, grade 8 science, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Biology. Calculators are not permitted for students taking the STAAR grades 3–7 mathematics assessments or the STAAR grade 5 science assessment unless the student meets the eligibility criteria.

• STAAR Grade 8 Mathematics, Algebra I, and Algebra II: Graphing Calculator: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode
• STAAR Grade 8 Science and Biology: Districts must ensure that students have access to a calculator with basic (i.e., four-function), scientific, or graphing capability when taking the STAAR grade 8 science and Biology assessments.

Recommended Casio calculators for grade 8 science and biology:

• Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Scientific calculators: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment (RISE)

Students are able to use an online calculator for some grades and subjects of the RISE Assessments as an alternative to handheld calculators, as allowed by the Utah State Board of Education. As of 2016, calculators are embedded within RISE assessments.

Standards of Learning (SOL)

Recommended Casio calculators:

• Grades 4-5: Basic calculators: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Grades 6-8: Scientific: fx-260 SOLAR II NF (No Fraction Key) - contact us to order.
• Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry: Graphing calculators: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

Vermont Comprehensive Assessment System / Vermont NECAP

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Washington Comprehensive Assessment Program

Grades 3-8 & 10 - For online mathematics and science testing, students have access to an embedded calculator as a universal tool. For paper-based testing, grades 3-5 (no calculator), grade 6 (4-function), grades 7-8 (scientific), high school (graphing)

Recommended Casio calculators for paper testing:

• Grade 6: basic 4-function: HS-4G, HS-8VA, SL-300SV, or SL-450S
  
• Grades 7-8: scientific: fx-991EX, fx-115ES Plus 2, fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-300MS Plus 2, or fx-260 SOLAR II
  
• High school: graphing: fx-CG50 PRIZM or fx-9750GIII in Exam Mode

West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA)

Grades 3-8 -  An embedded on-screen digital calculator can be accessed for calculator-allowed items when students click on the calculator button. This tool is available only for the specific items for which it would be appropriate. When the embedded calculator, as presented for all students, is not appropriate for a student (for example, for a student who is blind or has low vision), the student may use the calculator offered with assistive technology devices (such as a talking calculator or a braille calculator).

Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS)

Grades 3-8 -  An embedded on-screen digital calculator can be accessed for calculator-allowed items when students click on the calculator button. This tool is available only for the specific items for which it would be appropriate. When the embedded calculator, as presented for all students, is not appropriate for a student (for example, for a student who is blind or has low vision), the student may use the calculator offered with assistive technology devices (such as a talking calculator or a braille calculator).

Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP)

Grades 3-10 - Calculators other than the embeded digital calculator require an IEP or 504 Plan, and may only be used in the grade and testing section in which the calculator is allowed.