I've heard some info through the grapevine originating at a recent NCEES Western Zone meeting: NCEES is proposing, starting in October 2008, calculators will be issued to license candidates for which they will be charged $25. Likely a TI model. Has anyone heard how far this has gone and whether or not it's a done deal?
New NCEES testing calculator policy?
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09-07-2006, 01:51 AM
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09-07-2006, 05:11 PM
Here are some more hints: From the August 2006 issue of Licensure Exchange (p. 6): Quote:And from the agenda of the September 2006 meeting of the California Board for Engineers & Land Surveyors: Quote:So it wouldn't surprise me. If it does happen, it could be a significant blow to sales of the 33S. Edited: 7 Sept 2006, 5:19 p.m. after one or more responses were posted ▼
09-07-2006, 05:18 PM
Why the possible new policy? It may be because state boards are reporting issues with examinees that show up with non-approved calculators, and who therefore have to be turned away. In some cases, it has gotten surprisingly ugly, as shown by the May 2006 minutes of the California Board: Quote:Note that the California Board has never been sympathetic to the NCEES calculator policy, and continues to allow all non-QWERTY calculators on its own state-specific exams. However, the California Board is obliged to enforce the NCEES policy on NCEES exams. Similar problems have been reported in Ohio.
09-07-2006, 09:41 PM
If that ever happens that would be totally unfair in my opinion. I am thankful that in 1997 when I took the test they didn't have this policy. I took the test using a 32Sii as my primary with an 11c as my backup. The thought of making someone who prefers RPN use a TI is outrageous, and this would put the RPN user at a serious disadvantage.
09-07-2006, 10:46 PM
One would think that HP should be lobbeying on this matter and not just let things happen. tm ▼
09-08-2006, 11:29 AM
For whatever good it will do, you can email the NCEES. They have an online feedback form at the bottom of their web page. I sent an email because I am considering taking an additional NCEES test to get more certifications. This policy, if enacted could pose a huge additional burden. |