Calculator and Reference Sheet Policies for Florida Statewide Assessments - Calculators - Handheld Four-Function and Scientific Models (2023–2024)

Oct 4, 2026

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Policy guidance for calculator access on Florida statewide assessments, detailing where calculators are permitted by grade and program (FAST, FSA, B.E.S.T., and statewide science). Specifies online calculator types in CBT platforms, required handheld four-function or scientific calculators for supported accommodations, and rules restricting prohibited calculator functionalities. Provides FDOE-approved handheld model lists for the 2023–2024 school year, while allowing limited use of non-listed devices only when districts confirm specifications, and reiterates that students cannot share devices.

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Calculators

FSA/FAST/B.E.S.T. by Grade

End-of-Course (EOC)

Handheld Four-Function Calculators for FAST Grade 6 Mathematics

Handheld Scientific Calculators for FSA/FAST/B.E.S.T. Mathematics

Calculator and Reference Sheet Policies for Florida Statewide Assessments Calculators | | FSA/FAST/B.E.S.T. | Statewide Science | | --- | --- | --- | | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 FAST Mathematics
• No calculator permitted for Grades 3–5 FAST Mathematics assessments. | Grade 5 Science
• No calculator permitted for the Grade 5 Science assessment. | | Grade 6 | Grade 6 FAST Mathematics
• Online four-function calculator provided in the computer-based testing (CBT) platform for the Grade 6 FAST Mathematics assessment.
• A demo version of the online calculator may be accessed on the Florida Statewide Assessments Portal for use in the classroom.
• CBT students may use a handheld fourfunction calculator during the assessment.
• Students with paper-based accommodations must be provided a handheld four-function calculator for the assessment. | | | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 FAST Mathematics
• Online scientific calculator provided in the computer-based testing (CBT) platform for the Grades 7 and 8 FAST Mathematics assessments.
• A demo version of the online calculator may be accessed on the portal for use in the classroom.
• CBT students may use a handheld scientific calculator during the assessments.
• Students with paper-based accommodations must be provided an approved handheld scientific calculator for the assessments.
• See below for a list of approved handheld scientific calculators, as well as a list of prohibited functionalities for calculators. Calculators that allow these prohibited functionalities may not be used. | Grade 8 Science
• Online four-function calculator provided in the computer-based testing (CBT) platform for the Grade 8 Statewide Science assessment.
• A demo version of the online calculator may be accessed on the portal for use in the classroom.
• CBT students may use a basic handheld
four-function calculator during the assessment.
• Students with paper-based accommodations must be provided a basic handheld four-function calculator for the assessment.
• Students may not be provided a scientific calculator. | | End-of-Course (EOC) | FSA Algebra 1 EOC Retake
• Online scientific calculator provided in the computer-based testing (CBT) platform for Session 2 of the FSA Algebra 1 EOC Retake assessment.
• A demo version of the online scientific calculator may be accessed on the portal for use in the classroom.
• CBT students may use an approved handheld scientific calculator during Session 2.
• Students with paper-based accommodations must be provided an approved handheld scientific calculator for Session 2.
• See below for a list of approved handheld scientific calculators, as well as a list of prohibited functionalities for calculators. Calculators that allow these prohibited functionalities may not be used. | Biology 1 EOC
• Online four-function calculator provided in the CBT platform.
• A demo version of the online four-function calculator may be accessed on the portal for use in the classroom.
• CBT students may use a basic handheld four-function calculator during testing.
• Students with paper-based accommodations must be provided a basic handheld four-function calculator.
• Students may not be provided a scientific calculator. | | --- | --- | --- | | | B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 and Geometry EOCs
• Online scientific calculator provided in the computer-based testing (CBT) platform for the B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments.
• A demo version of the online scientific calculator may be accessed on the portal for use in the classroom.
• CBT students may use a handheld scientific calculator during the entirety of the assessments.
• Students with paper-based accommodations must be provided an approved handheld scientific calculator for the assessments.
• See below for a list of approved handheld scientific calculators, as well as a list of prohibited functionalities for calculators. Calculators that allow these prohi

FAQs

Which grades and assessments allow calculators, and when is a calculator not permitted?

The policy specifies calculator rules by program and grade, including cases where no calculator is permitted for certain FAST Mathematics assessments (e.g., Grades 3–5 FAST Mathematics and Grade 5 Science). It also lists which higher grades and subjects receive online or handheld calculator access where permitted.

What calculator types are provided in the CBT platform?

For computer-based testing, the document describes the online calculator type (four-function or scientific) supplied within the CBT platform for specific assessments and sessions. It also includes that a demo version may be accessed on the Florida Statewide Assessments Portal for classroom use.

Are there restrictions on which handheld calculators students can use?

Yes. The document lists FDOE-approved handheld four-function and scientific calculator models for the 2023–2024 school year. It also states that students may not use handheld calculators with certain prohibited functionalities (such as tax-rate buttons, mark up, and grand total) and that calculators outside the list require district verification of specifications.

Oct 4, 2026

Uploaded by Angel