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Title: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: soccerboi on November 30, 2011, 05:43:48 pm: I bought a+ notes book but for methods only, but im doing methods (CAS). Does it matter?
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: dc302 on November 30, 2011, 06:36:02 pm: Yes it does, CAS is a different course. Although a lot of it is the same, CAS has a little linear algebra and of course, you're supposed to use a CAS calculator for certain questions in the course.
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: LOLs99 on November 30, 2011, 06:44:32 pm: So is there any difference between CAS cal and non CAS cal?
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: dc302 on November 30, 2011, 06:45:59 pm: Yes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphing_calculator
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: soccerboi on November 30, 2011, 06:51:01 pm: So would i still be able to use the book as revision and would it still be helpful?, or is it totally different and will be absolutely useless?
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: LOLs99 on November 30, 2011, 06:54:56 pm: Alright kinda get it but can CAS do graphing as well co non CAS can do graphing.
So which one is better(CAS or Non CAS)
Btw if ayone knows if casio classpad330 is a CAS or non CAS?
Respond my question..thanks
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: kensan on November 30, 2011, 07:07:30 pm: Quote from: Bazza16 on November 30, 2011, 06:55:16 pm
they are pretty much the same. have you read what dc posted? i thought he was pretty clear, CAS utilises CAS, so CAS books will have CAS instructions and NON - CAS has slightly less material.
Anyway i thought both courses were combined...
Yeah I thought there was only one methods course which is the CAS active one?? They joined in like 06?
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: dc302 on November 30, 2011, 07:13:20 pm: Quote from: kenoy on November 30, 2011, 07:07:30 pm
Quote from: Bazza16 on November 30, 2011, 06:55:16 pm
they are pretty much the same. have you read what dc posted? i thought he was pretty clear, CAS utilises CAS, so CAS books will have CAS instructions and NON - CAS has slightly less material.
Anyway i thought both courses were combined...
Yeah I thought there was only one methods course which is the CAS active one?? They joined in like 06?

They didn't join. CAS emerged and then eventually non-CAS was discontinued. In my year, some schools taught CAS, some taught non-CAS. MHS taught non-CAS.

Quote from: wenhao on November 30, 2011, 06:54:56 pm
Alright kinda get it but can CAS do graphing as well co non CAS can do graphing.
So which one is better(CAS or Non CAS)
Btw if ayone knows if casio classpad330 is a CAS or non CAS?
Respond my question..thanks

The CAS is more advanced, and so you could say it's better. The casio classpad you mentioned is a CAS calculator.
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: LOLs99 on November 30, 2011, 07:26:56 pm: Quote from: wenhao on November 30, 2011, 06:54:56 pm
Alright kinda get it but can CAS do graphing as well co non CAS can do graphing.
So which one is better(CAS or Non CAS)
Btw if ayone knows if casio classpad330 is a CAS or non CAS?
Respond my question..thanks

The CAS is more advanced, and so you could say it's better. The casio classpad you mentioned is a CAS calculator.
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Thanks for that! :P so really CAS is more better? I thought non CAS is like last few years thing..so what about VCE exam..Is it non CAS or CAS?
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: taiga on November 30, 2011, 07:28:45 pm: The book will be useful, use the book
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: LOLs99 on November 30, 2011, 07:50:40 pm: Which book? non CAS or the CAS one..
then VCE should be?
Thanks!
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: Bhootnike on November 30, 2011, 07:56:47 pm: He's talking bout the a+ notes book soccerboi bought :)
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: dc302 on November 30, 2011, 08:22:29 pm: The VCE exam is CAS.
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: LOLs99 on November 30, 2011, 08:32:25 pm: Quote from: Bhootnike on November 30, 2011, 07:56:47 pm
He's talking bout the a+ notes book soccerboi bought :)

Sorry guys, din't realise..

Quote from: dc302 on November 30, 2011, 08:22:29 pm
The VCE exam is CAS.
Ok thanks+ should I get the CX?is it available now?
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: soccerboi on November 30, 2011, 08:36:22 pm: i got the cx, its the same as the old cas but jus with colour and is slimmer. But i like it better, the colour screen makes things clearer in my opinion and when graphing each graph pops u in a differnet colour which can be useful for someone like me who is coluor blind lol.
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: LOLs99 on November 30, 2011, 08:48:35 pm: How much is it when you buy it?
Can you sell it to me?
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: soccerboi on November 30, 2011, 09:13:00 pm: i got it for 175 at officeworks cause i showed them my booklist and they beat the price. i cant sell it to u cause i need it this yr lol.
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: Special At Specialist on November 30, 2011, 11:13:19 pm: Quote from: Bazza16 on November 30, 2011, 09:13:37 pm
what's your booklist (school) i'll say i go to your school ;)

Sorry to hijack this thread but what happens if you say you're from a different school? Why do they even care what school you're from? What if you're just a random stranger off the streets who decided to buy a VCE textbook just out interest?
Title: Re: Is there much difference between maths methods and maths methods (CAS) ?
Post by: LOLs99 on December 01, 2011, 12:54:41 am: Quote from: soccerboi on November 30, 2011, 09:13:00 pm
i got it for 175 at officeworks cause i showed them my booklist and they beat the price. i cant sell it to u cause i need it this yr lol.

What?! Srs?!I got my TInspire CAS(black) for $195. Then what's the original price for the TInspire CX CAS?
Why don't you get the non CAS CX?what's the difference between these two(CAS and non CAS)?
Is it one of them more cheaper?
Well what school are you from? Erm, my booklist says classpad330 which is a bit awkward..but I still prefer buying CX CAS.
Btw can you sell it to me after your VCE?