1.4. What Calculators are allowed for PPL (Math Placement Test) and Math Courses

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Calculators Allowed

• Any non-graphing scientific calculator may be used for the ALEKS PPL test and most classes. 
• Many graphing calculators are also allowed for the PPL test (and highly recommended or required for some courses).

Examples of Calculators that Are Allowed on the PPL Assessment and many courses:

• Any non-graphing scientific calculator
• TI-30Xa, TI-30XS, TI-30XIIS, TI-36X Pro
• TI-81, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-85, TI-86
• TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus CE, TI-84 Plus CE with Python
• Casio Graph 35+E, Casio fx-9750GII, fx-9750GIII, fx-9750G PLUS, fx-9860GII, fx-7400GII
• HP 48 series
• TI-Nspire CX and TI-Nspire CX II  (Not to be confused with the TI-Nspire CX CAS. CAS is not allowed.)

Calculators Not Allowed

• Calculators that perform symbolic manipulations cannot be used for the PPL or in courses at or below the Calc II level (Stats excluded).
• For courses, it's always a good idea to also refer to your course syllabus and/or ask your instructor.

Examples of Calculators that use symbolic manipulation, and are NOT Allowed on the PPL Assessment and courses at or below the Calc II level:

• TI-Nspire CX CAS
• TI-89, TI-89 Titanium
• TI-92
• Casio ClassPad II fx-CP400
• Casio ALGEBRA FX 2.0 PLUS
• HP Prime Graphing Calculator

Questions? 

If you have questions about your calculator, please Contact the Math Department with the exact model of your calculator.