University calculators

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(12-18-2018 11:04 PM)BruceH Wrote:  It's an anti-cheating measure as I'm sure you're aware. My son is studying Linguistics so doesn't need a calculator at all, but he is limited to the same choices. Anything more powerful and students could potentially store cheat notes in them.

It's also an unwillingness on the part of old dogs to learn new tricks. A machine such as the HP Prime in exam mode would also prevent students from bringing crib sheets into the exam, but it's a whole new technology for invigilators to learn about.