Graphing Calculator for H2 Maths 2026 - Approved Models & Exam Mode Guide

Q: What does H2 Maths Graphing Calculator Guide 2026 (Approved Models + Exam Mode) cover?
A: Concise guide to approved models, exam mode, and the graphing-calculator workflows used in GCE A-Level H2 Maths.

TL;DR
The H2 Mathematics syllabus expects the use of an approved graphing calculator (no CAS), and the examination papers are set with the assumption that candidates have access to a GC. Pick a stable model, practise workflows weekly, and always cross-check your school's official approved-models circular each year.

• The model must be approved: A good calculator is useless if it is not allowed.
• Model, OS version, and exam-mode routine: Approval can depend on exact details.
• Practise weekly with the same unit: Exam confidence comes from muscle memory, not the box.

Concrete example: Before buying or updating a TI or Casio model, compare the exact model name and OS version with the latest SEAB list and your school's circular. Then practise clearing memory and setting angle mode before timed work.

For the wider H2 Maths roadmap and related drills, see our H2 Maths Notes hub.

Use this page as a setup and practice checklist before timed Paper 1 or Paper 2 work.

Status: SEAB's approved-calculators page is the current source of truth and shows a 5 May 2026 page update; confirm your exact model, operating-system version, and approval window against the downloaded SEAB list before exams.

1 What this page covers (and doesn't)

• Scope: SEAB approved calculator models, JC graphing calculator exam-mode setup, daily workflows, and paper-specific tips for A-Level 2026
• Not a buying ad; verify with your JC and SEAB's latest circulars before purchase

2 Approved models (confirm yearly)

Every JC graphing calculator must appear on the SEAB approved calculator list before it can be used in national examinations. Check the list each year - models are approved for a fixed window and may not be renewed.

• Source: SEAB “Guidelines on the use of electronic calculators in national examinations” via the current approved-calculators page (go.gov.sg/seab-approvedcalculators).
• SEAB approved calculators for H1/H2/H3 papers:
  • Casio FX-9860GII (OS 2.04 or 2.09), approved 2014 to 2027.
  • TI-84 Plus CE (OS 5.0.1 to 5.8.1), approved 2017 to 2029.
  • TI-84 Plus CE Python (OS 5.6.1 to 5.8.1), approved 2022 to 2026.

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)