PRC Allowed Calculators For Board Exam

In the Philippine Regulatory Commission’s (PRC) board exams, accuracy and efficiency are paramount. To aid examinees in their calculations, the use of calculators is permitted under certain guidelines.

What are PRC Allowed Calculators?

PRC-admitted calculators refer to those models and brands sanctioned by the Philippine Regulatory Commission for use during board exams. These calculators are deemed appropriate for their reliability, functionality, and adherence to exam regulations.

Types of Calculators Allowed

Basic Calculators

Basic calculators are permitted for exams that require simple arithmetic operations. These calculators typically feature basic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Scientific Calculators

Scientific calculators are authorized for exams that involve more complex mathematical calculations. These calculators offer a wider range of functions, including trigonometric, logarithmic, and statistical operations.

I.  CASIO STANDARD/DESKTOP/SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS

530 DS-208H fx-500A fx-82SX J-120TE MS-10TV NS-10T
20V DS-20TV fx-500ES fx-82TL JF-120TV MS-10V NS-20T
470LA DS-2TV fx-506G fx-85B JF-200TV MS-10VC NS-310TM
D-100V DS-3V fx-506M fx-85ES JS-10LA MS-115 O-40M
D-120TE DS-881 fx-509D fx-85ES PLUS JS-10TV MS-120TE SL-100L
D-120TV DW120TV fx-509G fx-85MS JS-110TV MS-120TV SL-100VC
D-208H fx-95ES PLUS fx-520G fx-85S JS-120TV MS-170LA SL-1000TV
D-20L fx-100D fx-531GH fx-85SA JS-140V MS-170T SL-1100
D-20M fx-100MS fx-546D fx-901 JS-20LA MS-20TV SL-200TE
D-40L fx-100S fx-570AD fx-911W JS-20TV MS-20V SL-210TE
D-60L fx-100W fx-570ES fx-95 JS-40LA MS-240T SL-220TE
D-60M fx-115D fx-570ES PLUS fx-95MS JS-40V MS-270LA SL-300LV
DF100 fx-115MS fx-570MS fx-991ES JS-SC MS-270T SL-300TV
DF120TM fx-115S fx-570S fx-991ES PLUS JW120TV MS-310TM SL-305TE
DF120TV fx-122S fx-570W fx-991H JW200 MS-350 SL-315TV
DF-240LB fx-220 fx-580 fx-991MS LC-1000T MS-373 SL-320TV
DF-320TM fx-250HC fx-580D fx-991N LC-1000T/TV MS-470 SL-320V
DJ-120T fx-260 fx-65 fx-991S LC-160LV MS-470LA SL-340VA
DJ-220 fx-300SA fx-75 fx-991W LC-401B MS-470LB SL-760LB
DJ-240 fx-300W fx-82 fx-992S LC-401L/LV MS-5VC SL-787LT
DM-1200T fx-350D fx-820MS fx-992VB LC-403LD MS-7T SL-797LT
DM-1200TEV fx-350ES fx-824 HC100 LC-403LD/TV MS-808V SL-910TM
DM-1400TV fx-350ES PLUS fx-825X HL-100LB M-7LB MS-80TE SX-100
DM-1600 fx-350HA fx-82C HL-1221 MJ-100 MS-80TV SX-220
DM-1600TV fx-350MS fx-82ES HL-4 MJ-100T MS-812TV SX-300
DN-858A fx-350TL fx-82ES PLUS HL-815L MJ-120T MS-8T SX-300P
DS-10TV fx-350TLG fx-82LB HL-820LV MS-1002 MS-8TV SX-320P
DS-120TV fx-350W fx-82LP HL-820V MS-100TE MW-5V WD-220T
DS-1800S fx-401 fx-82MS HL-821 MS-100TV MW-8V WM-200T
DS-1TV fx-451M fx-82Super HS-8LE MS-10TE MX8V WM-220T
See also  PRC Online Verification

II.  CANON STANDARD/DESKTOP/SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS

AD-11 HS-1200 TV LC-500H B LS-1200T LS-12TC LS-88Hi TS-120 TL
BS-1200TS HS-1200RS LC-500H G LS-120H LS-12TU LS-88Hi II TS-1200TG
CC-55 HS-1200TS LS-10 DT LS-120Hi LS-153TS LS-88HV B TS-120TL
F-502 HS-1200TSV LS-100 TSV LS-120Hi II LS-154H LS-88HV G TS-120TS
F-502G HS-1210TC LS-100DT LS-120L LS-154TG LS-88HV Y TS-121TC
F-604 HS-20 TG LS-100TC LS-120RS LS-22TC LS-88V TX-1210 E
F-710 KC-20 LS-100TS LS-120TSG LS-270H LS-88V II TX-1210Hi
F-715S KS-1200TS LS-100TSV LS-120TU LS-270V II LS-QT TX-1210Hi II
F-720 LC-210 Hi II LS-101H LS-120V LS-330H MP-120LTS TX-12H
F-720i LC-210HI LS-102Z LS-120V II LS-355TS MP-1211LTS WS-112H
F-760S LC-210Hi B LS-103TC LS-120V-B LS-39H MP-121DTS WS-1200TV
F-788DX LC-210Hi G LS-10DT LS-120V-G LS-566H MP-1411LTS WS-1210Hi
FC-45S LC-210Hi II G LS-120 Hi LS-120V-P LS-63TG P1-DTS II WS-1210Hi II
FC-4S LC-210Hi II GR LS-120 RS LS-121TC LS-82Z P23-DTS II WS-1210T
HS-1000TG LC-210Hi II PB LS-120 TU LS-122R LS-83TC P3420-DL WS-1410 T
HS-1200 T LC-210Hi Y LS120 V LS-123TC LS-88 L TS-10TS WS-1610 T

III.  SHARP STANDARD/DESKTOP/SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS

CH-312 EL-231L EL-331A EL-500M EL-509G EL-520W EL-6750
CH-412 EL-240S EL-334F EL-501 (BK) EL-509R EL-531GH EL-6810
CH-612 EL-242M EL-337C EL-501V EL-509V EL-531RH EL-6850
EL=124A EL-243S EL-338F EL-501W EL-509V/531W EL-531VH EL-771C
EL-144A EL-250S EL-339H EL-506P EL-510R EL-531W EL-M332
EL-125A EL-310A EL-376S EL-506R EL-520G EL-546L EL-M711G
EL-145A EL-310A-GR EL-378S EL-506V EL-520V EL-546VA EL-W211G
EL-2125 EL-327S EL-379S EL-506W EL-520V (BK) EL-556G EL-W531
EL-233S EL-330A EL-421M EL-509D EL-520VA EL-6053
See also  PRC Online Verification

IV.  HEWLETT-PACKARD STANDARD/DESKTOP/SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS

HP 9S HP30S HP Office Calc 100 HP Office Calc 300 HP Quickcalc Lifestyle
HP 10S HP Smartcalc 300S HP Office Calc 200 HP Easycalc 100 HP Quickcalc Lifestyle

V.  CITIZEN STANDARD/DESKTOP/SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR

CT-580 SDC-84407E SDC-8610 SDC-8620A SLD-7008 STL-795 W-11S
ET-210 SDC-8560 SDC-8610A SDC-8975 SLD-742N TL-780

VI.  AURORA STANDARD/DESKTOP/SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR

2512 DT210 DT-394 HC115 HC193 HL-125 SC-120
DB453B DT303 EB-964 HC133 HC205 MS-270LA SC582
DT120Vplus DT-393 HC106

VII.  OLYMPIA STANDARD/DESKTOP/SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR

ARCUS 1 HL-88L LCD-612ST SD-100HW SD-805M SD-828
HL-110 LCD-186 SD-100H SD-100V SD-81H SD-835

VIII.  OTHER BRANDS

CEBAR CD402 TL 30XS KARCE KC 539 PORPO YH-106 TAKSUN TS-217
DAL 506X KARCE-833 TEXAS TI 30 TIME BIRD SJC-122 TAKSUN TS-128B
LIFELONG KARCE KC 250 PORPO YH-105 TAKSUN TS-128

Graphing Calculators

Graphing calculators are allowed in certain exams that necessitate graph plotting and analysis. These calculators provide advanced features such as graphing capabilities, equation solving, and programmability.

Guidelines for Using Calculators in PRC Board Exams

Examinees must adhere to specific guidelines when using calculators during PRC board exams to ensure fairness and integrity. These guidelines include:

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  • Approved brands and models: Only calculators from the PRC-approved list are permitted.
  • Battery requirements: Calculators must have fresh batteries installed.
  • Display and memory restrictions: Calculators with excessive memory or display capabilities beyond the approved limit are prohibited.

Benefits of Using Calculators in Board Exams

The use of calculators in board exams offers several advantages, including:

  • Efficiency in calculations: Calculators streamline mathematical processes, saving time and reducing errors.
  • Reduction of errors: Automated calculations minimize the risk of human error, ensuring accurate results.
  • Time management: Calculators enable examinees to complete calculations swiftly, allowing more time for complex problems.

How to Choose the Right Calculator for PRC Board Exams

When selecting a calculator for PRC board exams, it is essential to consider:

  • Exam requirements: Choose a calculator that meets the specifications outlined by the PRC for the specific exam.
  • Personal preference: Select a calculator that you are comfortable using and proficient in operating.
  • Practice and familiarity: Familiarize yourself with the chosen calculator through practice sessions to enhance efficiency during the exam.
See also  PRC Online Verification

Tips for Maximizing the Use of Calculators in Board Exams

To make the most of your calculator during board exams, follow these tips:

  • Practice beforehand: Familiarize yourself with the calculator’s functions and features through practice exercises.
  • Familiarize with functions: Understand the various functions of the calculator and how to access them quickly.
  • Utilize memory features effectively: Take advantage of memory functions to store intermediate results and save time during calculations.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

When using calculators in board exams, avoid the following mistakes:

  • Using unauthorized models: Ensure that the calculator used is included in the PRC-approved list to avoid disqualification.
  • Forgetting to bring spare batteries: Always carry spare batteries to prevent interruptions during the exam.
  • Relying too heavily on calculators: While calculators are useful tools, avoid over-reliance and maintain proficiency in manual calculations.

Conclusion

PRC allowed calculators play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of board exam calculations. By adhering to guidelines, selecting the right calculator, and maximizing its use, examinees can improve their performance and increase their chances of success.

FAQs

  1. Are all calculators allowed in PRC board exams?
    • No, only calculators from the PRC-approved list are permitted.
  2. Can I bring multiple calculators to the exam?
    • Examinees are advised to bring one calculator as specified in the exam guidelines.
  3. What should I do if my calculator malfunctions during the exam?
    • Examinees should immediately notify the exam proctor for assistance.
  4. Are programmable calculators allowed?
    • Programmable calculators are permitted as long as they meet the PRC’s specifications and guidelines.
  5. Can I share my calculator with another examinee during the exam?
    • Examinees are prohibited from sharing calculators during the exam to maintain fairness and integrity.

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