Calculators

[Norah Gidanian 3D]

Does anyone know if we are allowed to use a graphing calculator for the midterms and final?

[Angel More]

Yep, calculators are allowed for all exams!

[Crystal Hsueh 2L]

Yes! You're allowed a calculator, the constants and equations sheet, and as much blank scratch paper you think you need

[clairehathaway 2J]

If the rules are the same as last quarter, you should be allowed to use a graphing calculator on all exams!

[Nadya Higgins 3F]

I think scientific is technically preferred, but a graphing calculator is fine (they just don't want people to store info on it or program it)!

[Ryan_Page_1J]

I would try to get a scientific calculator because it is preferred, but if graphing calculator is your only option then it is acceptable. They are mainly just worried about students storing information in the calculator before the exam.

[Megan Hulsy 1A]

Yep, calculators are fine for both exams! :)

[George Kaleb Jimenez 1K]

Yes! You're allowed a calculator, the constants and equations sheet, and as much blank scratch paper you think you need

Would we find the constants and equations sheet somewhere on Lavelle's website or would we just make one ourselves?

[Sofia Azmat 1I]

Yes! You're allowed a calculator, the constants and equations sheet, and as much blank scratch paper you think you need

Would we find the constants and equations sheet somewhere on Lavelle's website or would we just make one ourselves?

You will find the equation sheet on his website, you will just have to print it out beforehand and make sure not to write on it because the proctors will take a look at the sheet before the start of the exam

[Lisa Seidl 3H]

Yes, you can use any calculator (last quarter they preferred scientific but graphing is fine too) and then you will need to print the equation sheet on his website and the specific periodic table he has. They usually let you have 1-2 pieces of scratch paper (depending on the TA) and other than that you'll just need your phone to log onto the zoom.

[Nicolette Simoni 3L]

All calculators are allowed! Just not the super-advanced ones that connect to the internet or whatever. :)

[George Kaleb Jimenez 1K]

Yes, you can use any calculator (last quarter they preferred scientific but graphing is fine too) and then you will need to print the equation sheet on his website and the specific periodic table he has. They usually let you have 1-2 pieces of scratch paper (depending on the TA) and other than that you'll just need your phone to log onto the zoom.

We use our phones to zoom because of the lockdown browser right? Is there any specific one he wants us to use. I didn't have Lavelle last quarter but I have used a lockdown browser for another class

[Yu Jin Kwon 3L]

Yes, you can use any calculator (last quarter they preferred scientific but graphing is fine too) and then you will need to print the equation sheet on his website and the specific periodic table he has. They usually let you have 1-2 pieces of scratch paper (depending on the TA) and other than that you'll just need your phone to log onto the zoom.

We use our phones to zoom because of the lockdown browser right? Is there any specific one he wants us to use. I didn't have Lavelle last quarter but I have used a lockdown browser for another class

Yup! I use my phone to Zoom, but if you have an external camera or something, I heard that works too :)! But you should be good with a phone :DD

[Allan Nguyen 2G]

I was able to use a graphing calculator last quarter for Lavelle's Chem 14A class so it should be okay.

[Margaret Xu 3C]

I think any calculator should be fine for the exams!

[Kaleb Tuliau 3E]

How many questions does the midterm usually have?

[Arti_Patel_3H]

How many questions does the midterm usually have?

For 14A, the number of midterm questions was 10-15 and each question was worth 6-7 points (if I remember correctly lol).

[Sophia Spungin 2E]

I think any type of calculator is allowed, but it does not necessarily need to be graphing, as long as it can express scientific notation you should be set!

[chinmayeec 2H]

As the other answers mentioned, I think any type of calculator should be fine, as long as you're not using your calculator to cheat or if you have a bunch of programs on it.

[Molly_Peterson_2F]

Yes, you can use any calculator (last quarter they preferred scientific but graphing is fine too) and then you will need to print the equation sheet on his website and the specific periodic table he has. They usually let you have 1-2 pieces of scratch paper (depending on the TA) and other than that you'll just need your phone to log onto the zoom.

We use our phones to zoom because of the lockdown browser right? Is there any specific one he wants us to use. I didn't have Lavelle last quarter but I have used a lockdown browser for another class

Yes, we use our phones because of the lockdown browser! Last quarter he wanted us to use the respondus lockdown browser, so I think he'll probably want us to use that one again this quarter.

[alexandralopez 3F]

yes they are allowed!

[Eric Ngo 1F]

Yes, you can use any calculator (last quarter they preferred scientific but graphing is fine too) and then you will need to print the equation sheet on his website and the specific periodic table he has. They usually let you have 1-2 pieces of scratch paper (depending on the TA) and other than that you'll just need your phone to log onto the zoom.

We use our phones to zoom because of the lockdown browser right? Is there any specific one he wants us to use. I didn't have Lavelle last quarter but I have used a lockdown browser for another class

We'll be using Respondus Lockdown broswer. There should be a quiz on your TA's site worth nothing for you to test it if needed. :)

[miguel zatarain 2B]

Yeah calculators are allowed. Im using the TI-84 Plus CE for the midterm

[Namratha Gujje]

Yes! Calculators are allowed for the exams. That includes graphing calculators too.

[Zainab Jamali 1H]

You are allowed a scientific or graphing calculator, the equation/constant sheet, the periodic table, and scratch paper for the exam. Dr. Lavelle's website has the specific periodic table and equation sheet that is permitted for the test.

[Shalyn Kelly 3H]

Yes, you can use any calculator (last quarter they preferred scientific but graphing is fine too) and then you will need to print the equation sheet on his website and the specific periodic table he has. They usually let you have 1-2 pieces of scratch paper (depending on the TA) and other than that you'll just need your phone to log onto the zoom.

We use our phones to zoom because of the lockdown browser right? Is there any specific one he wants us to use. I didn't have Lavelle last quarter but I have used a lockdown browser for another class

Yup! I use my phone to Zoom, but if you have an external camera or something, I heard that works too :)! But you should be good with a phone :DD

Hi! I would try to use your phone/another device as I think the device using respondus (external cameras) has problems connecting to the zoom. But maybe they ended up working I'm not sure.
And for the original question, you can use a graphing calculator for the exams. :)

[Cooper Kinne 2E]

Yes! All calculators are allowed

[Jalyn 3G]

Yes, we are allowed to use scientific/graphing calculators on our exams.

[Simran Bains 2C]

Yea I believe we can use calculators for the exams.

[Bryan Le 2K]

You can use any type of calculator for the exam!

[Orla Lynagh-Shannon 1F]

Luckily it sounds like we can use a graphing calculator or scientific, which is nice because I know I always prefer to use the calculator I use for the homework on tests or it throws me off. Also random, but the TI-84 plus CE is very easy to use and I recommend it if you are looking for a new calculator.

[Nicole Critzer 2L]

It sounds like we can use any calculator for the exam as long as it's not too advanced.

[Aliya Roserie 3I]

Thanks to all who replied. This was one of my questions too!

[Rayna Irving 2C]

Yup I'm pretty sure we can use any calculators because I haven't heard about any restrictions regarding this so far.

[Charisma Arreola 2F]

Any calculator should be fine but I recommend double checking with your TA as well.