Casio FX-570ES in FE exam ? ( same as FX-115ES)

[bEightCon]

Hello,

I have an FX-570ES calculator which is identical in looks & functions with the FX-115ES. FX-570ES is sold in Asian countries, while FX-115ES is sold in north US.

The thing that makes me wonder is if the boards know this fact and if they would allow 570ES in the exam ?

Just curious but do they have extra spares to lend to exam takers in case they reject my 570ES ? I am not sure if I should take the risk since I don't really want to buy another while I already have one.

Thanks guys.

 

[bEightCon]

p/s: btw, has anyone seen anyone with a 570ES in FE/PE exam ? :banned:

 

[mdriver]

You can only use the calculators from the NCEES approved list. No they do not have extra's to lend (at least in TN they didn't when I sat)

I would buy one from the list. I think the FX-115 ES is $20 or so. Not a deal breaker for sure.

No haven't seen the 570 ES BUT have seen the proctor's take away several calculators because people don't follow the list.

See the link:

http://ncees.org/about-ncees/news/2013-approved-calculator-list-announced/

Good luck

 

[bEightCon]

That really sucks, 570ES is 115ES , but thanks for replying.

 

[ptatohed]

That really sucks, 570ES is 115ES , but thanks for replying.

For less than $20, just simply buy a 115. Problem easily solved. Good luck.

 

[Lumber Jim]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=casio+115ES&_sacat=0&_odkw=casio+115&_osacat=0&_from=R40

Currently at $9.99...

 

[ikesdsu]

That really sucks, 570ES is 115ES , but thanks for replying.

Yeah it is kind of a bummer but you really don't want to take a chance if you spent all that money and time and then loose your calculator.

 

[iwire]

Amazon has it for $14 shipped if you have Prime..cheapest I seen..getting one myself

 

[jjoojoo]

That really sucks, 570ES is 115ES , but thanks for replying.

I have Casio fx570ES and I was wondering the same too!
Did they allow you to use or not?

 

[pgheng]

No. Get the CASIO Fx-991ex Classwiz. Same thing as 570, but it has solar power incase your battery dies during the test. Unlike the 115, conversions and constants work without the cover, and can solve 4 equations with 4 unknowns.

 

[pgheng]

Hello,

I have an FX-570ES calculator which is identical in looks & functions with the FX-115ES. FX-570ES is sold in Asian countries, while FX-115ES is sold in north US.

The thing that makes me wonder is if the boards know this fact and if they would allow 570ES in the exam ?

Just curious but do they have extra spares to lend to exam takers in case they reject my 570ES ? I am not sure if I should take the risk since I don't really want to buy another while I already have one.

Thanks guys.

When I took the exam, they provided a TI-30XS Multiview calculator emulator, so you could walk into the test center without anything and still pass.