![]() ![]() Overall: 4 cm x 14 cm x 21.2 cm 1 9/16 in x 5 1/2 in x 8 11/32 inĬalculator: 1.8 cm x 8.5 cm x 15. HP 12C Platinum - (Algebraic or RPN) Financial Calculator R2,199.00 HP 17BII+ Financial Calculator R2,399.00 HP 10s+ Scientific Calculator R199.00. Mier-Jedrzejowicz, A Guide to HP Handheld Calculators and Computers, Tustin, California: Wilson/Burnett Publishing, 1997, pp. This example of the calculator was owned by Tom Simkin, Curator of Volcanology in the Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. The calculator has a black plastic sleeve. This is an example of the fourth edition, published in 1993. According to Mier-Jedrezejowicz, the HP-32SII was introduced in 1991 and still in production at least as late as 1995.Īccompanying the calculator is HP32SII RPN Scientific Calculator Owner’s Manual. A note on the title page of the manual indicates that that the object was purchased October 13, 1994, for $62.95 (including shipping). The serial number indicates a date of manufacture of February (sixth week) of 1994 (thirty-four years from 1960). A mark below it reads: SINGAPORE 3406S89420 (/) CE 91 HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 1987. A mark above this reads: hp (/) HEWLETT (/) PACKARD.Ī compartment at the top of the back holds three button cell batteries. Marks above the display read: 32SII and: RPN SCIENTIFIC. ![]() Results were calculated to twelve-digit precision and displayed either as common numbers or in scientific notation. The functions of the calculator are described in detail in the accompanying manual. One is indicated in white atop the key, one (often a letter) in white to the lower right of the key on the keyboard, one in orange to the upper left of the key on the keyboard and one in blue on the upper right of the key on the keyboard. Most of them can take on four different meanings. Some models with touchscreen capability are not permitted (e.g., Casio ClassPad).This handheld programmable scientific calculator has an array of thirty-five plastic keys. In addition, the use of hardware peripherals such as a stylus with an approved calculator is not permitted. Models that use electrical outlets, make noise, or have a paper tape.Models that have a computer-style (QWERTY) keypad, pen input, or stylus.Models that can access the Internet, have wireless, Bluetooth, cellular, audio/video recording and playing, camera, or any other smartphone-type features.This older version was designed especially for Windows 8. This version is still supported, but Windows 10 users should consider switching to RPN Scientific X, which works on Windows 10 PCs, tablets, and phones. Laptops or other computers, tablets, mobile phones, smartwatches, or wearable technology RPN Scientific is a scientific Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) calculator based on the venerable Hewlett Packard 10C scientific calculator.** The use of the stylus is not permitted. All four-function calculators (not recommended).No power cords are allowed.Ĭalculators permitted during testing include: Only battery-operated, handheld equipment can be used for testing. If you have a calculator with characters that are one inch or higher, or if your calculator has a raised display that might be visible to other test-takers, you will be seated at the discretion of the test coordinator. If your calculator fails during testing and you have no backup, you'll have to complete the test without it. The test center won’t have batteries or extra calculators. Make sure your calculator is in good working order and that batteries are fresh. Get your thoughts down before using your calculator. It may help to do scratch work in the test book. The Math Test includes some questions where it’s better not to use a calculator, even though you’re allowed to. Practice for the test using the same calculator you’ll use on test day. You'll be dismissed and your scores canceled if you use your calculator to share information during the test, or to remove test questions or answers from the test room.ĭon’t bring a brand-new calculator. You must put the calculator away during these sections of the test. You may not use a calculator while working on the Math Test – No Calculator portions, or during the Reading and Writing and Language sections. You can only use your calculator on the portion of the test labeled Math Test – Calculator. Calculator Rulesīring your own calculator. You're allowed to use a calculator for part of the Math Test-but there's more to it than making sure you’ve got a fresh set of batteries. ![]()
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