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.