<![CDATA[Scientific Calculators for P5]]>Hi, need advice on scientific calculators. I mistakenly purchased Casio Fx-95 ES plus instead of Casio Fx-95 SG plus. Can this be used in primary school levels?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/48042/scientific-calculators-for-p5RSS for NodeMon, 04 May 2026 20:20:21 GMTMon, 24 Dec 2012 16:35:33 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:30:08 GMT]]>I bought https://www.zencalculator.com/reviews/best-calculator-for-chemistry/ for my son. But he didn't complain and didn't have any issues with it. It also comes with a slide on a protective case. You can solve any complicated calculations.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898772https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898772Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:30:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:18:18 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:

They don't require scientific calculators in Pr school, but the calculators approved by SEAB for use in PSLE are also used in O level exams. Anyway, this means that the calculator bought in P5 can be used for several years.
Agreed. Save $.
If u want increase speed, go on long terms without calculators. The more he/she calculates *in his/her mind*, the faster and more used to it. (in mind = no writing)

There's no need to panic during PSLE even if calculator ran out of battery. Most calculation can be solved in the mind or workings.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533974https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533974Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:18:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 06 Jul 2015 04:06:05 GMT]]>

lexis:
it is actually part of the p5 curriculum that they learn to use these prescribed calculators - it helps when you are doing fractions etc. There is probably no \"choice\" as such when your school asks you to purchase the calculator - you just have to go with the one they recommend, as it will make things a whole lot easier for your child.

Haven't seen a tough qn that requires even tutors to use calculators for fractions in PSLE.
If school requires it, no choice. But please advise students not to use calculators. They depend on calculators too much, it isnt helping their check for careless mistakes. Adults have messages that contains typo.
Seen students calculating 22 x 9 = 189. Multiplication by even number gives odd number.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533942https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533942Mon, 06 Jul 2015 04:06:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:55:09 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:

They don't require scientific calculators in Pr school, but the calculators approved by SEAB for use in PSLE are also used in O level exams. Anyway, this means that the calculator bought in P5 can be used for several years.
Agreed. Save $.
If u want increase speed, go on long terms without calculators. The more he/she calculates *in his/her mind*, the faster and more used to it. (in mind = no writing)

There's no need to panic during PSLE even if calculator ran out of battery. Most calculation can be solved in the mind or workings.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533934https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533934Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:55:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:54:50 GMT]]>it is actually part of the p5 curriculum that they learn to use these prescribed calculators - it helps when you are doing fractions etc. There is probably no "choice" as such when your school asks you to purchase the calculator - you just have to go with the one they recommend, as it will make things a whole lot easier for your child.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533933https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533933Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:54:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:30:40 GMT]]>

Swift Formula:
I do not think Primary School Maths question requires scientific calculators. Just a simple one will do, calculating complex division with remainders as answer mainly. Student should have no difficulty calculating 482 x 639 for example.


Sin Cos Tan Ln Log e are not used in Primary Schools.

I do rmb myself forgetting calculators yet ace the papers.
They don't require scientific calculators in Pr school, but the calculators approved by SEAB for use in PSLE are also used in O level exams. Anyway, this means that the calculator bought in P5 can be used for several years.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533917https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533917Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:30:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:21:59 GMT]]>I do not think Primary School Maths question requires scientific calculators. Just a simple one will do, calculating complex division with remainders as answer mainly. Student should have no difficulty calculating 482 x 639 for example.


Sin Cos Tan Ln Log e are not used in Primary Schools.

I do rmb myself forgetting calculators yet ace the papers.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533914https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1533914Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:21:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:31:00 GMT]]>it’s best to buy the calculator recommended by the school. this way, the students will be able to learn together with the classmates.

the calculator will accompany him/her to secondary school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416993https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416993Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:31:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:16:02 GMT]]>

nansk:
slmkhoo:


Actually, the Casio FX96 is grey, if that helps! Maybe she can paste a sticker on it to make it more colourful? But you may need to check what the exam rules are about embellishments on calculators (eg. they may not allow anything with words).

Thank you.
I will show her the Casio FX96 tomorrow.
I did suggest that she can decorate her calculator https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7VhajG92codBhJBedWp5CXYoMVK80icbzVmonSBlEmRxQHIyHuA, but she wants a pretty one to begin with. 🤷
Out of the recommended list of calculators, I found that the http://www.amazon.com/Texas-Instruments-TI-30X-Scientific-Calculator/dp/B00000JBNX is available in pink, green and other colours on Amazon. I need to check if those colourful options are available in Singapore (or if the colourful US options are allowed to be used here.)

I don't really see why a calculator has to be pretty, but I guess it's important to some. You should also check if the school requires all students to use the same model - if the teacher is showing the kids how to do something but she is using a different model, it may be difficult to keep up.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416986https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416986Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:16:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:02:34 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:

Actually, the Casio FX96 is grey, if that helps! Maybe she can paste a sticker on it to make it more colourful? But you may need to check what the exam rules are about embellishments on calculators (eg. they may not allow anything with words).
Thank you.
I will show her the Casio FX96 tomorrow.
I did suggest that she can decorate her calculator https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7VhajG92codBhJBedWp5CXYoMVK80icbzVmonSBlEmRxQHIyHuA, but she wants a pretty one to begin with. 🤷
Out of the recommended list of calculators, I found that the http://www.amazon.com/Texas-Instruments-TI-30X-Scientific-Calculator/dp/B00000JBNX is available in pink, green and other colours on Amazon. I need to check if those colourful options are available in Singapore (or if the colourful US options are allowed to be used here.)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416943https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416943Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:02:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 17 Nov 2014 23:48:13 GMT]]>

nansk:
slmkhoo:

There is a list of calculators approved for PSLE use. You have to use one of them as no others will be allowed to be brought into exams. The calculators can be used up to O levels. Not sure about colour options. The list:

https://www.seab.gov.sg/content/calcula ... lators.pdf

Thank you. I guess I will have to check each model to see which is available in pink or blue (or anything but black). 😓

Actually, the Casio FX96 is grey, if that helps! Maybe she can paste a sticker on it to make it more colourful? But you may need to check what the exam rules are about embellishments on calculators (eg. they may not allow anything with words).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416566https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416566Mon, 17 Nov 2014 23:48:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:28:54 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
There is a list of calculators approved for PSLE use. You have to use one of them as no others will be allowed to be brought into exams. The calculators can be used up to O levels. Not sure about colour options. The list:

https://www.seab.gov.sg/content/calcula ... lators.pdf
Thank you. I guess I will have to check each model to see which is available in pink or blue (or anything but black). 😓

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416512https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416512Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:28:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:27:21 GMT]]>

janet_lee88:
a company came to the school to sell the calculator at $21.

Thank you!
[quote]at p5, students have to use it for the problem sums.
the model which daughter bought will be used up till secondary school...my son going to sec 3 next year is still using the FX96 SG plus.[/quote]I understand. I was wondering if we can get away with using a basic calculator in P5/P6. Because those are available in pink, LOL! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416511https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416511Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:27:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:24:52 GMT]]>

nansk:
I have a couple of questions. Anybody can help?


1. Do we have to buy a scientific calculator for P5/P6? Do the students actually use any of those special functions in primary school?

2. My dd is requesting for a prettier calculator (pink or similar). Are there any scientific calculators from the reputed companies (like Casio and Sharp) in colours other than black?
There is a list of calculators approved for PSLE use. You have to use one of them as no others will be allowed to be brought into exams. The calculators can be used up to O levels. Not sure about colour options. The list:

https://www.seab.gov.sg/content/calcula ... lators.pdf

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416510https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416510Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:24:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 17 Nov 2014 13:06:26 GMT]]>

nansk:
janet_lee88:

daughter's school has issued letter to inform parents there will be a bulk purchase sale for casio FX96 SG plus at student price.


Janet, what is the student price they are offering?
(DD's school has included the Sharp Scientific Calculator (ELW531S) $24 in its P5 booklist.)

I have a couple of questions. Anybody can help?

1. Do we have to buy a scientific calculator for P5/P6? Do the students actually use any of those special functions in primary school?

2. My dd is requesting for a prettier calculator (pink or similar). Are there any scientific calculators from the reputed companies (like Casio and Sharp) in colours other than black?

a company came to the school to sell the calculator at $21.
at p5, students have to use it for the problem sums.
the model which daughter bought will be used up till secondary school...my son going to sec 3 next year is still using the FX96 SG plus.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416481https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416481Mon, 17 Nov 2014 13:06:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:39:44 GMT]]>

janet_lee88:
daughter's school has issued letter to inform parents there will be a bulk purchase sale for casio FX96 SG plus at student price.

Janet, what is the student price they are offering?
(DD's school has included the Sharp Scientific Calculator (ELW531S) $24 in its P5 booklist.)

I have a couple of questions. Anybody can help?

1. Do we have to buy a scientific calculator for P5/P6? Do the students actually use any of those special functions in primary school?

2. My dd is requesting for a prettier calculator (pink or similar). Are there any scientific calculators from the reputed companies (like Casio and Sharp) in colours other than black?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416476https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1416476Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:39:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Thu, 06 Nov 2014 01:20:36 GMT]]>daughter’s school has issued letter to inform parents there will be a bulk purchase sale for casio FX96 SG plus at student price.

son in sec 2 is also using the same model. son told me the markings on the number pad are also disappearing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1411086https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1411086Thu, 06 Nov 2014 01:20:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Fri, 24 Oct 2014 05:50:06 GMT]]>

YingYing:
Dear All


Please enlighten. Which model is the latest ?

Casio fx-96SG PLUS or Casio fx-95SG PLUS ?

My simple mind tells me the former is latest but when i look at the approved list shared here in this forum... the Casio fx-96SG PLUS is \"valid\" til 2017 (although supposingly latest?) and the supposingly older version Casio fx-95 SG PLUS is valid til 2018 ? How come ? Is there a mistake in the approved list ? :? :scratchhead:

Thanks in advance for prompt response. Thank you!
My daughters have the 2 models (one each), and as far as we can tell, they are identical in functions! I don't think they have discovered any difference yet. I think the reason that the older model is valid till a later date is because approval is usually only granted for a few years and must be continually renewed. So the fx95 probably just had its approval renewed. That's my guess, anyway. You may find that the shops only stock the newer model (I believe it's the fx96 - when I bought our 2nd calculator, that's the one that was in stock at Popular), but the long validity is to allow kids to use calculators inherited from older siblings.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1404219https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1404219Fri, 24 Oct 2014 05:50:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Fri, 24 Oct 2014 05:39:11 GMT]]>Dear All


Please enlighten. Which model is the latest ?

Casio fx-96SG PLUS or Casio fx-95SG PLUS ?

My simple mind tells me the former is latest but when i look at the approved list shared here in this forum... the Casio fx-96SG PLUS is \"valid\" til 2017 (although supposingly latest?) and the supposingly older version Casio fx-95 SG PLUS is valid til 2018 ? How come ? Is there a mistake in the approved list ? :? :scratchhead:

Thanks in advance for prompt response. Thank you!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1404214https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1404214Fri, 24 Oct 2014 05:39:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:35:32 GMT]]>Both my P5 and P6 kids are using the same calculator models and has the same numbering issues. P5’s calculator is in a slightly better condition ie the essential buttons are mostly in tact. But P6’s one is quite bad, the signs as well as 1/2 of the numeric pads are gone. For the upcoming exam we told her to use P5’s calculator. Looking at the quality, I wont be surprised if I have to replace it next year when my P5 does her PSLE.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1384239https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1384239Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:35:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Thu, 18 Sep 2014 06:09:08 GMT]]>my daughter Casio fx-96SG PLUS give problem also. number pad wear off very quickly. i use silver marker to overwrite over the numbers and now ok.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1384187https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1384187Thu, 18 Sep 2014 06:09:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 15 Sep 2014 01:38:42 GMT]]>I checked with my daughter (in Sec 3) and she said that her calculator (95SG) is fine, but some of her friends’ are having the problem with numbers wearing off. Probably those kids do more Maths practice than my daughter! Also, my daughter’s calculator is fairly ‘new’ as we bought it in her P5 year but she didn’t use it much until her P6 year, and after that she hardly used it until mid-Sec2 as we were mostly overseas.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1382243https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1382243Mon, 15 Sep 2014 01:38:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Mon, 15 Sep 2014 01:11:49 GMT]]>

My dd was one of the unlucky ones who had the problem. We took it back to the Casio authorized repair centre and they replaced it with a new one, but the staff said he cannot guarantee that the same problem will not occur.


Upon receiving the replacement, I apply a coating of transparent nail lacquer on all the buttons. It's been a year, so far so good. Dd said her friends who had the same problem either buy a new one or just live with the problem 😆



They don't make the calculators like they used to anymore. In the old days, the letters are embossed into the buttons, so they are impossible to rub off, unless you wear out the button itself, which is very unlikely. These days, the letters are all painted on. Most likely to be a cost-reduction measure, and a tactic to get consumers to buy more calculators.




Bebebub,

Your suggestion on the nail lacquer is a good idea, I believe at least it will helps to prolong the period before the symbols disappear away again.

ChiefKiasu,

Based on the rate the numbers/symbols on the button is disappearing, I hope I don't need to buy a new calculator for my DD every year. Unfortunately, sometimes she claimed she make a mistake in using the calculator because she accidentally key in the wrong button when she \"guess\" the button wrongly. 🤷

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1382223https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1382223Mon, 15 Sep 2014 01:11:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Scientific Calculators for P5 on Sun, 14 Sep 2014 10:02:53 GMT]]>

bebebub:
My dd was one of the unlucky ones who had the problem. We took it back to the Casio authorized repair centre and they replaced it with a new one, but the staff said he cannot guarantee that the same problem will not occur.


Upon receiving the replacement, I apply a coating of transparent nail lacquer on all the buttons. It's been a year, so far so good. Dd said her friends who had the same problem either buy a new one or just live with the problem 😆
They don't make the calculators like they used to anymore. In the old days, the letters are embossed into the buttons, so they are impossible to rub off, unless you wear out the button itself, which is very unlikely. These days, the letters are all painted on. Most likely to be a cost-reduction measure, and a tactic to get consumers to buy more calculators.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1381928https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1381928Sun, 14 Sep 2014 10:02:53 GMT