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Hi, I would like to know that do we allow to use scientific calculator in the F5 Exam. because some of calculation such as learning curve effect y=AXb. I can not calculate this formula without scientific Cal. Please if you can advice me in regards to this much appreciated.
Hi John,
I am writing F5 and F6 exam in December and not sure which calculator I should be using. There are so many varieties and options out there. Could you help me with any make/ brand which can help me considering my current exams and future exams I will be writing in ACCA(F7-F9 and all P exams)?
Appreciate your help at every step.
Thanks.
Just to add –
I have following calculators in mind, if anyone can clarify which one is better and allowed in the exam –1. Casio FX991ESPLUS
2. Casio FX-85GTPLUS Scientific Calculator
Any other?
Thanks
I would not worry which is better!
Any scientific calculator will do what is needed – just make sure you know how to use it!!
Maybe if you ask in the general F5 forum then others who have these calculators may be able to advise you.
Rinni: The Casio FX-85GTPLUS is fine.
(Just make sure you practice which buttons to use 🙂 )
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what about texas ba 2 calculator?
What about it?
As long as it is silent and is not programmable, then it is fine.
They are not so worried about calculators really – in Section B the marks are for your workings, so a fancy calculator does not help there. In Section A it is more of a speed issue and again, the style of the questions does not make a fancy calculator much help.
Also, 50% of the exam does not involve calculations anyway 🙂
Any scientific calculator is fine.
I have the calculator Casio FX-85GT plus, but I have never used scientific calculators. Could anyone tell me which is the button for the learning rate?
There is not a button for ‘learning rate’ on any calculator!!!!
You are given the learning rate in the question and you either then use the doubling rule or use the formula, depending on the nature of the question.
Have you watched my free lectures on learning curves? The lectures are a complete free course for Paper F5 and cover everything needed to be able to pass the exam well.
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