In this article (and video above), I will be going beyond features and diving deep into the real user experience difference between physical and on-screen calculators—and why it matters way more than you think.
SECTION 1: Why Your Calculator Choice Matters
You’ve got six hours to solve 110 problems on the FE Exam. That’s barely three minutes per question—including reading, calculating, and double-checking. Every second matters. That’s why your calculator can’t just be “allowed”—it needs to be fast, familiar, and frictionless. NCEES allows two options:
- Their on-screen calculator during the exam
- Or your own approved physical calculator
While having a backup is helpful, choosing the wrong primary tool could waste minutes you don’t have.
SECTION 2: On-Screen Calculators – What Slows You Down
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