NAC389.0565. Use of calculators on examinations.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, calculators may not be used by pupils taking any examination in mathematics described in NAC 389.061, including, without limitation, the Nevada High School Proficiency Examination in Mathematics.

     2. A pupil may use a calculator while taking the Nevada High School Proficiency Examination in Mathematics or the Nevada Criterion-Referenced Examination in Mathematics if the pupil is enrolled in a program of special education pursuant to NRS 388.440 to 388.520, inclusive, and the pupil’s individualized education program specifies that the pupil may use a calculator for assessment purposes.

     3. A pupil may use a calculator while taking a portion of the Nevada High School Proficiency Examination in Mathematics or the Nevada Criterion-Referenced Examination in Mathematics if the Department of Education has specified that a calculator may be used while taking that portion of the examination.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R115-97, eff. 12-10-97; A by R019-98, 4-17-98; R065-99, 11-3-99; R065-99, 11-3-99, eff. 9-1-2000; R072-01, 11-7-2001; R042-05, 10-31-2005; R020-09, 10-27-2009)