Secondary : Calculators and computers

S4

A scientific calculator with, at least, the “sin”, “cos” and “tan” trigonometric functions.

S5

For examinations and classwork: A graphic scientific calculator.

Required functionalities:

  • Trigonometric functions
  • Exponential & logarithm
  • Numerical equation(s) solving
  • 1-Var & 2-Var Statistics
  • Factorials & combinations
  • Binomial distribution
  • Normal distribution
  • Functions: Table of values
  • Numeric integration
  • Numerical differentiation
  • Graphing

Forbidden functionality:

  • Computer Algebra System

Team of math and science teachers recommend Numworks calculator purchase.

S6

For examinations and classwork: A graphic scientific calculator.

Required functionalities:

  • Trigonometric functions
  • Exponential & logarithm
  • Numerical equation(s) solving
  • 1-Var & 2-Var Statistics
  • Factorials & combinations
  • Binomial distribution
  • Normal distribution
  • Functions: Table of values
  • Numeric integration
  • Numerical differentiation
  • Graphing

Forbidden functionality:

  • Computer Algebra System

Team of math and science teachers recommend TI-82 advanced Python edition or Numworks calculator purchase.

S7

For examinations and classwork: A scientific calculator, possibly graphic.

Required functionalities:

  • Trigonometric functions
  • Exponential & logarithm
  • Numerical equation(s) solving
  • 1-Var & 2-Var Statistics
  • Factorials & combinations
  • Binomial distribution
  • Normal distribution
  • Functions: table of values
  • Numerical integration
  • Numerical differentiation

Allowed functionality:

  • Graphing (this part will not be assessed in the European Baccalaureate examinations)

Prohibited functionality:

  • Computer Algebra System

Team of math and science teachers recommend TI-82 advanced Python or edition or Numworks calculator purchase.

The secondary school strongly advise to choose a laptop in school for educational purposes with the following specifications:

  • Windows 10 or Mac OS X. Android and Chromebooks do not support all the software in use in school.
  • Integrated WiFi-antenna (WIFI N minimum, AC is better)
  • Processor: i3 or AMD E2/A4 Dual Core, equivalent or better
  • Memory: We advise at least 4GB Ram, and at least a hard drive with a capacity of 250GB, SSD-Harddrive is recommended. (8Gb Ram recommended)
  • Screen size: at least 10.8 inch for comfortable viewing of texts, excel sheets etc. Tablets with small screens are strongly discouraged
  • Touch screen and pen are strongly recommended.
  • A good integrated or external keyboard in your language
  • Lightweight for ease of transport
  • A long battery life and/or spare battery (4 cells minimum, 6 cells or more is better)
  • Minimum 1 USB-A port, or integrated USB-C port with adaptor for USB-C to USB-A
  • Virus protection, a pdf reader (Windows 10 has a virus protection included but another installed is recommend. For the battery life, Norton is not recommended)
  • A protective carrying case.