Allowed calculators for NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) - New Zealand
📍 New Zealand📚 NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority)📅 Updated: 2025-10-01
Approved calculators are allowed for Mathematics and Statistics standards. Both scientific and graphics calculators permitted. Calculator must be on NZQA approved list. CAS calculators are banned.
Official Sources:
✓Allowed Calculators
⚠️Conditional/Check Rules
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Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE
Approved for Level 2 and Level 3 Mathematics. Must be on NZQA approved calculator list.
View details →✗Banned Calculators
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a graphing calculator in NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) - New Zealand?
Yes, specific graphing calculators are allowed. Check the allowed list above for models.
How do I make my calculator exam-ready?
Clear all memory and stored programs before the exam. Some calculators have an "exam mode" - activate this if required. Check with your exam invigilator for specific requirements.
Where can I verify these rules?
Always check the official exam board websites (linked above). Calculator rules can change, so verify before your exam day.