Scratchpad
Quick calc / graph without saving a document — clear between exam questions.
Calculator · Cambridge IGCSE 0607
TI-Nspire CX II — menus that matter
A visual tour of the non-CAS CX II for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0607 (and useful for IB AA/AI too). Prefer the non-CAS model for external exams — CAS is often banned. Screenshots from TI-Nspire CX Student Software 6.3.0.
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Exam tips for 0607 (and IB)
- Non-CAS only in most external papers — CX II (without CAS) is the safe classroom default. Check your centre list.
- Show working on paper — the GDC supports answers; method marks still live on the script.
- Set degree / radian to match the question before trig or circle work.
- Use Graphs → Analyse / Trace for roots and intersections; copy coordinates to sensible d.p.
- Enter stats data in Lists & Spreadsheet, then cross-check summary values.
- Clear Scratchpad / old stores between questions so a previous value does not pollute the next.
- Practise in Press-to-Test (or your board's locked mode) before the mock. Exiting usually needs a second calculator or computer link — plan for that on exam day.
Know the non-CAS handheld
The CX II colour screen and full keypad are what you will use in class. Below: device photo, full skin, and keypad close-up (non-CAS CX II / CX II-T family).
Buttons you will use constantly
- menu — context actions (analyse graph, stats wizards, templates).
- esc — cancel a tool or close a dialog.
- doc — document settings, add page, save.
- Store values with → so multi-step 0607 answers stay consistent.
Home screen apps
From Home you open Scratchpad or add an app page to a document. For 0607, live in Calculator (via Scratchpad or a Calculator page), Graphs, Lists & Spreadsheet, and Data & Statistics.
Graphs
Plot y = f(x), find roots, intersections, min/max — core 0607 GDC paper skill.
Geometry
Constructions, measurements, transformations — great for investigation; use carefully in timed papers.
Lists & Spreadsheet
Enter raw data in columns, then feed stats / scatter plots.
Data & Statistics
Histograms, box plots, scatter, regression — cross-check mean / median / SD by hand.
Notes
Typed notes and maths boxes inside a document — not a substitute for paper working.
Catalog & maths templates
Prefer templates over typing long syntax. Open Catalog (
) or the Math templates palette for fractions, roots, and equations — everyday 0607 entry.
Fraction
Exact a/b entry
√
Square root
ⁿ√
Nth root
Exponent
aᵇ
Equation
Solve / systems
|x|
Absolute value
Log
log / ln
Matrix
Matrices
Σ
Summation
Algebra
Catalog algebra
Statistics
Stats wizards
Math templates
Full palette
Graphs menu tools
Plot the function, fix the window, then analyse. These Graph-menu icons are the ones that win marks on 0607 GDC questions.
Window
Set x/y range so features show
Zoom in
Tighten on a root / intersection
Zoom out
See the whole shape
Graph trace
Walk along the curve
Axes
Show / hide axes
Axes settings
Scale and labels
Grid
Estimate coordinates
Scatter plot
Plot list pairs
Slider
Explore parameters
Integral
Area under curve (where allowed)
0607 workflow: enter
f1(x)=… → Window / Zoom until you see the feature → Trace or Analyse for zero / intersection → write the coordinate on paper with working.Geometry menu (0607 subset)
Constructions and measurements for exploration and investigations. In a timed paper, prefer Graphs / Calculator unless the question is explicitly geometric.
Point
Midpoint
Intersection
Line
Segment
Perpendicular
Parallel
Circle
Triangle
Angle
Length
Area
Slope
Reflection
Rotation
Translation
Lists & data
Name columns clearly (e.g. length, mass), then open Data & Statistics or Catalog → Statistics for regression and summaries.
Student Software (classroom)
Many schools use licensed TI-Nspire CX Student Software 6.3.0 on Mac/PC — same menus as the handheld, easier to project. Images below are from that classroom software.
Ready for 0607 with a CX II?
Buy the non-CAS TI-Nspire CX II, check your centre's list, and practise Press-to-Test before the real paper. This guide is for classroom orientation — always follow current Cambridge / IB calculator rules.
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Screenshots and icons from TI-Nspire CX Student Software 6.3.0 (classroom licensed use). Texas Instruments and TI-Nspire are trademarks of their owners; International Maths Project is not affiliated with TI.