Scientific Calculators for the Exam Scientific calculators that solve calculus problems are not permitted in the midterm exam room. The preferred calculators are those approved for SMART Lab use: the TI-30XA and the TI30XIIS. We also permit the TI-034 and the TI-30XS. The TI-30XA: The TI-30XIIS: The TI-34: The TI-30XS: If your calculator is not one of these, you must show it to one of the proctors. The following calculators are forbidden: The TI-36X: The Sharp EL-W516TBSL: The Sharp EL-506TSBBW: The DB&PEISHI: The Sharp EL-506XBWH: The Sharp EL-520XBWH: The Orion T136X Talking Scientific Calculator: The BLUE: The Casio FX-115ES: Clobeau Students Scientific Calculator Fx: The Sharp EL-506VB DAL: And any other calculator that can do calculus problems.