Vietnam: Certified Scientific Calculators Permitted in High School Exams

Hanoi – In a move set to benefit students preparing for crucial examinations, new regulations from Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training will permit the use of specific scientific calculators during the high school graduation exams starting February 8, 2025. This updated guideline clarifies which types of calculators are permissible, focusing on devices without word processing capabilities or data storage memory cards, and those that do not transmit or record information.

Thiên Long, a prominent Vietnamese brand, has responded proactively to these regulations. Their Flexio scientific calculator series, specifically the Fx799VN and Fx509VN models, have received official certification from QUATEST 3, a national quality standards body. This certification confirms that these calculators meet the stringent requirements, ensuring students can utilize them during their exams without issue. The Fx799VN, in particular, boasts advanced features like optimized group data processing and spatial geometry problem-solving, alongside shortcut keys for enhanced efficiency.

This development is part of Thiên Long's broader strategy to support the Vietnamese education sector. Beyond just producing compliant calculators, the company is investing in an ecosystem to foster mathematical thinking. This includes organizing math competitions and developing educational materials, aiming to make learning mathematics more engaging and effective for students across Vietnam. The company's focus on developing products tailored for the local market, like the Flexio series, highlights a commitment to understanding and serving the specific needs of Vietnamese learners, reinforcing its position as a key player in the educational technology landscape.