Calculators and PAT Maths 4th Edition

This article provides information about the use of calculators by students completing PAT Maths 4th Edition tests.

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Computer Algebra System (CAS) calculators should not be used in any PAT Maths tests.

  1. Tests 1 and 2: calculators should not be used
  2. Tests 3–7: the decision to allow standard scientific calculators should be determined and implemented school wide. Students may not use a calculator for the last four questions.
  3. Tests 8–10: A standard scientific calculator will be required for some items in these tests.
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