What is the calculator policy for the Algebra II exam?
The Algebra II end-of-course exam permits calculators for the second session which contains multiple choice, short-answer and extended-response items. A graphing calculator is suggested, but not required. In fact, students should use the calculator that they are most familiar with. There are no items which advantage or disadvantage a student with a particular type of calculator, assuming the student knows the mathematics content involved and how to approach it using their calculator. In addition, all items can be answered without a calculator. In fact, it is important that students learn to assess for themselves whether or not a calculator would be helpful when approaching exam items.
