Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX II Exam Calculator Rules

Based on the cited policy quote from College Board, the relevant evidence is that the policy allows the calculator category used by the Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX II while separate restrictions still apply. The stored calculator data describes this model as a standalone graphing calculator and records whether it has CAS. This note does not approve apps, emulators, future variants, or use outside the exam context described in the verdict.

“Graphic, scientific, and 4-function calculators are allowed, subject to the restrictions below.”

ACT states that 4-function, scientific, and graphing calculators are allowed unless prohibited, and its Digital ACT guidance says students may bring an approved handheld calculator during Math. The stored calculator data identifies the TI-Nspire CX II as a non-CAS standalone graphing calculator, so this verdict treats that physical model as allowed while excluding apps, emulators, connected devices, and CAS variants.

“4-function, scientific, and graphing models are allowed unless prohibited”

NCEES identifies the listed calculator models as the only acceptable calculators for the 2026 exams. The Texas Instruments portion of the whitelist covers TI-30X and TI-36X models. The TI-Nspire CX II is a different Texas Instruments family, so it is not approved for FE exam use under this policy.

“The following calculator models are the only ones acceptable for use during the 2026 exams”