The Quantitative Reasoning sections can be completed using a simple calculator that you can use while on-screen (see screenshot at the left). The calculator can speed up your calculations, but it’s important that you use it efficiently and quickly to avoid wasting time. This is an essential tool if you are aiming for high GRE percentiles on Quant.

Quantitative reasoning measures your mathematical knowledge. GRE Calculator provides answers that will help you understand the questions more clearly.

PowerPrep, an online GRE calculator created by ETS, can be downloaded.

How does GRE Calculator operate?

The GRE calculator’s on-screen functions include four functions (addition and subtraction, multiplication and division) as well as a quad root. The GRE calculator uses order of operations. This is a mathematical convention that determines which operations should be performed first. This is in contrast to normal digital calculators that compute each function individually and instantly.

Operation:

Parentheses and exponentiation, including square roots, multiplications/divisions (from left-to-right), additions/subtractions (from left-to right).

Order of operations:

The expression 1 + 2×4 = 9

Why 9 instead of 12 for the answer?

Because 2 x 4 = 8 is the first evaluation, followed by + 1 to the final result.

This is a different digital calculator than the normal one. The calculator will perform every calculation immediately and clearly (e.g. 1+2 first, then 4 for your next calculation).

Memorization capabilities

The GRE Calculator has a memory location, three memory buttons and a memory button that functions similarly to basic calculators.

• MR = Memo Recall
• MC = Memo Clear
• M+ = MemoryPlus

Memory functions are a great way to speed up calculations for the GRE. The M+ button stores a value in memory. MR will recall the value so you can use it in another calculation. MC clears all stored values.

Where can you use GRE Calculator?

A calculator is often the most useful tool for performing long math calculations. This will be a major reason to have one on the GRE exam.

But, the GRE Calculator’s Transfer Display button is the best feature. It is located at bottom and can be accessed from the term. This will help to save time and eliminate mistakes.

How can you use the GRE Calculator correctly?

It’s ironic, that you should limit the number of times you need the GRE Calculator. The calculator should not be used for subtraction or addition. Remember those multiplication tables? Mental math.

Pay attention to the order of operations in the calculator and always begin with the parentheses that will be used to form the final formula. You can enter the required computations faster if you do this immediately.

Finally, you should avoid any error messages. This will take up time.

Is there any restriction on the GRE Calculator

Yes, there are some restrictions on the GRE calculator.

• It only displays 8 digits
• It can’t do calculations that don’t give real numbers.
• It is not a scientific calculator.

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