deepa_thand
New member
- Joined
- Sep 27, 2011
- Messages
- 1
- Reaction score
- 0
Any ideas on which calculator model to choose within the set of NCEES recommended calculators? I have always used Casio should I play it safe and buy a Casio? thanks
Calculator type
- Thread starter deepa_thand
- Start date
Help Support Professional Engineer & PE Exam Forum:
I just got a TI-36X Pro Solar and love it. However, if you are comfortable with the Casio I don't see a reason to change. I was just used to using my TI-92 and wanted something with a multi-line display.
If you do buy a new type of calculator before the exam, just make sure to take some time getting used to it. You don't want to waste precious time trying to figure out where the square root button is located...
Dexman PE PMP
Internationally PMP'n his PE-ness
If you're getting one I would advise:
1) get it now and get used to it
2) get one you're already relatively familiar with. If you're used to Casios, I would get a cqsio
1) get it now and get used to it
2) get one you're already relatively familiar with. If you're used to Casios, I would get a cqsio
I would suggest getting 2 calculators (same model). Maybe its the whole Boy Scout "be prepared" thing, but it would sure suck to spend all the effort studying and money on the exam only to have a $15 calculator not work and ruin your day.
I agree with 2bsss on 2 calculators. I liked TI only because the buttons were easiest to push. Every second counts.
Dexman PE PMP
Internationally PMP'n his PE-ness
This only applies if your discipline uses complex or polar coordinates. I know each of the civil depths don't, so a TI works fine.
blybrook PE
Veteran 10k Spammer
I had a TI for my backup, utilized the Casio FX115 as my primary. It has a solve function, and I had utilized it on the FE & throughout college; so I was familiar with it. I wasn't able to find another Casio for the backup, so went with the TI. Get it now while the stores have them available, the test is less than a month away and could sell out shortly...
My GF will be taking a TI for primary and my Casio as a backup when she takes the FE next month. I wish her luck... Best of luck to you as well.
My GF will be taking a TI for primary and my Casio as a backup when she takes the FE next month. I wish her luck... Best of luck to you as well.
TheyCallMeJohn
Active member
Does anyone have any recommendations between the following four calculators:
CASIO 115MS
CASIO 115MS PLUS
CASIO 115ES
CASIO 115ES PLUS
I have Casio 115MS but would like to buy a backup. Very happy with the CASIO 115MS
CASIO 115MS
CASIO 115MS PLUS
CASIO 115ES
CASIO 115ES PLUS
I have Casio 115MS but would like to buy a backup. Very happy with the CASIO 115MS
MWC PE
PE
I took the FE with the 115MS+ and the PE with the 115ES. I don't think you would hardly even notice any difference between the two. I want to say the ES wanted to show everything as a fraction when I first go it but once I changed one setting it never did it again.
Tim_Nelson
Well-known member
I echo the previous comments:
(1) bring 2 of the same (acceptable) calculator to the exam, and
(2) study plenty using the calculator you plan to bring to the exam.
(1) bring 2 of the same (acceptable) calculator to the exam, and
(2) study plenty using the calculator you plan to bring to the exam.
Tim_Nelson
Well-known member
Also:
NCEES 'Calculator Policy' page: http://ncees.org/exams/calculator-policy/
A few of the acceptable calculators: http://www.civilpeexam.com/calculators/calculators.php
NCEES 'Calculator Policy' page: http://ncees.org/exams/calculator-policy/
A few of the acceptable calculators: http://www.civilpeexam.com/calculators/calculators.php
MikeMcC215
Active member
TI 36X Pro worked great for me. I have always used TI though.
Ship Wreck PE
Well-known member
I bought two of the HP's from the approved list, and the RPN proved to be very difficult doing polar and rectangular problems, so I ditched them and got four Casio FX-115ES's, and they handle the polar and rectangular coordinates very quickly. They only cost like $15 - $20 bucks.. I used a TI-89 in school, but I think the Casio is pretty sweet .
Similar threads
