TOKYO, April 15, 2020 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today that it has now made the full PLUS suite of its ClassPad.net Web service for mathematical calculations free of charge worldwide in order to support students and teachers dealing with school closures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Normally available as a paid subscription, the PLUS suite gives users access to all of ClassPad.net’s most advanced function calculation and graphing features. Casio has also made its Manager and Emulator software applications free of charge for teachers conducting online classes. Both will be free until August 31, 2020 * .
- CASIO ClassPad and CASIO fx-CG500 apps (iOS/Android) only: free for six months from date of download.
ClassPad.net is a Web service that allows users to calculate functions, make graphs, and perform both statistical and geometric calculations. Users can freely arrange their numerical formulas, geometric figures, and graphs in the browser window. Casio is now providing the highest-grade PLUS suite free of charge—giving all users access to a computer algebra system (CAS) that can perform a wide variety of calculations based on expressions as well as other advanced features such as the ability to handwrite math input. Graphs and other data created on ClasPad.net can be saved and shared for individual learning at home and online classes.
The other offering now made free, the Casio Manager and Emulator software applications for teachers, can be used to reproduce the operations of scientific calculators on PCs. Both apps work with video conferencing tools to make it easy for students to see graphs and formulas the instructor writes on his or her screen during an online class. Even when students cannot meet in person for class due to school closures or stay-at-home orders, teachers can use these tools to teach calculation methods easily via the Web. Simply download and install the software applications from the special website below.
Free Offering Period
From April 15, 2020 through August 31, 2020 *
- CASIO ClassPad and CASIO fx-CG500 apps (iOS/Android) only: free for six months from date of download.
Special Website
Free Offerings
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Even under usual circumstances, Casio offers a variety of free content that can be used for online math classes and home schooling.
Content for Students
Quick guides to scientific calculators and graphing scientific calculators
How-to guides explaining the operation methods and functions of relevant models * with illustrations.
- ClassWiz fx-991EX / fx-570EX, fx-CG50, fx-9860G II / fx-9860G II SD, fx-CP400
https://edu.casio.com/support/qsg/index.php
Videos guides to scientific calculators and graphing scientific calculators
Simple explanations of how to operate the ClassWiz models and the fx-CG20 color graphing model. Uses Emulator and Manager software applications to show algebraic calculations and differential and integral calculus for each model.
https://edu.casio.com/forteachers/er/movie/howto.php
Calculating game: FUNCTION HERO
This is an online math game. Fill-in-the-blank problems for formulas come up, and players try to beat the computer opponent by completing them with the correct answers.
Content for Teachers
Math teaching materials
This website offers a wealth of homework-ready content, including worksheets and problem sets for students to solve using scientific calculators and graphing scientific calculators.
https://edumaterial.casio-intl.com/resource/top
Class teaching videos
These video shows how to use Emulator software to teach class lessons.
Going forward, Casio will remain committed to supporting the learning and educational activities of students and teachers around the world.