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My name is Nathaniel Schmidt. I completed my secondary Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in 2013 and am currently studying a Bachelor of Computer Science at Deakin University.  \nIn the following videos, it is my intention to give you an overview of some of the different options available to vision impaired students, especially when it comes to software calculators, if you want to independently study maths at an intermediate or advanced level, especially in latter years of high school, from year ten upwards. If you have never yet thought about studying maths in late high school, especially if the reason is because you are worried about not being able to do the work, or if you are worried about not being able to get a good grade then I hope that the suggestions in this video will help to alleviate some of your concerns. It is also hoped that more students who are already studying mathematics may consider transferring there skills over to independently using their own calculators, rather than completely relying on a human aid such as a teacher’s aid, a scribe for an exam, or a parent to get their work done.  \nIf you have stumbled across this video outside of the Eduvis website and are still confused as to what this is all about, you can visit [eduvis.com.au](eduvis.com.au for more)[ for more](eduvis.com.au for more) information.  \nSpecific Audience – Who is This Resource Really Meant For?  \nIf you are a vision impaired student anywhere in the world, or if you are a teacher who has a vision impaired student then we think it is quite likely that you will find these resources helpful. Having said that, most of what is said here will have very specific relevance to you if you are a high school student from Victoria, Australia, studying according to the educational specifications outlined by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) . If you are a year 10 student and wish to continue mathematics studies in years 11 and 12, it is hoped that the following information may make your transition much easier.  \nA Note on Calculators  \nCAS Calculators  \nCAS stands for Computer Algebra System. A CAS calculator allows for manipulation of a computer to use the same mechanical techniques that a human mathematician would use in order to solve complex equations. It takes away a lot of the working out process so that you can just type in an equation to get the answer. You can do this with quadratics (linear equations), polynomials, combinatorics and a whole range of other things. They are really helpful and make school and homework a lot faster. CAS calculation is built into some scientific and graphing calculators; and they are the type of calculator that VCAA wants students to use when students study VCE. Even if you use a different type of calculator, such as a graphing or scientific calculator, you may still find some of this information helpful, since CAS capabilities are already built into many of these devices, hardware and software calculators alike.  \nDifference Between CAS and Scientific Calculators  \nSometimes there is a difference between a CAS calculator and a scientific calculator but sometimes there isn’t. If you are not sure whether you are using a scientific or CAS calculator, it is always good to check whether or not your calculator has CAS functionality built into it as a programmable extension. If you live in Victoria then In years seven, eight and nine, you get to use basic scientific calculators which can deal with certain aspects of geometry and trigonometry, probability and statistics, finance, engineering me","cbCaijBEJq1CV9wE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijBEJq1CV9wE","pdf",144037,12,"English","# Introduction\n## Aim and General Audience\n## Specific Audience – Who is This Resource Really Meant For?\n# A Note on Calculators\n## CAS Calculators\n## Difference Between CAS and Scientific Calculators\n## Personal Reflection","[{\"question\":\"What does CAS mean and what can a CAS calculator do?\",\"answer\":\"CAS stands for Computer Algebra System. It allows manipulation of algebraic expressions so students can type in equations and get answers, helping with complex tasks such as quadratics, polynomials, and other advanced topics.\"},{\"question\":\"How can you tell whether a calculator has CAS functionality?\",\"answer\":\"Check whether your calculator includes CAS functionality as a programmable extension. If you are unsure, compare the device’s capabilities to see whether CAS operations are supported.\"},{\"question\":\"Why might a vision-impaired student consider using a software CAS calculator independently?\",\"answer\":\"The transcript emphasizes building independence rather than relying entirely on a human aid. It also highlights that course examples can rely on CAS capabilities, which can make independent study more feasible and reduce disadvantage.\"}]","VCE CAS Calculator Options and Considerations - Video Transcript | PDF",1789907804]