Calculator use in the classroom works best when it’s supported by tools that match the curriculum, align with how teachers teach and make lessons easier to plan and deliver. That’s the focus of CASIO Education.
Our support goes well beyond the device itself. Teachers get access to software, printable materials, classroom-ready activities and professional development shaped by ongoing feedback from Australian schools. These teacher resources are aligned with curriculum requirements and structured around real classroom use, so teachers can prepare lessons efficiently and explain calculator-based topics with clarity.
Free classroom tools through Prime Schools Plus
The Prime Schools Plus program gives teachers access to a wide range of classroom tools that support how maths teaching happens in practice — model-specific teacher resources, calculator loans, emulator software and educational workshops all included. It’s a free annual membership for Australian schools, with no cost to join or renew.
Once registered, teachers can explore a large resource library organised by calculator model, state, year level or topic. The content includes downloadable PDFs, how-to videos and worked examples aligned to curriculum outcomes. These resources are designed to support common topics in teaching mathematics, or indeed STEM, from indices and trigonometry to graphing and statistics, with content available for various models.
Faculties can also request classroom calculators for hands-on use to help with trialling new models or supporting students who don’t yet have their own device. Emulator access and how-to manuals are included, which makes it easier to introduce new classroom tools without adding extra admin.
Emulator software for demonstrating and modelling calculator use
CASIO Education provides emulator software that mirrors the exact layout and functionality of the handheld calculators on screen. Teachers can use these digital classroom tools to display calculations to the whole class using a projector or screen share during remote learning, walk through graphing functions live or use the emulator during lesson planning to map out steps in advance.
Emulators are available for the fx-8200 AU, fx-1AU GRAPH, and other supported models. They’re free for 12 months for Prime Schools Plus members, with a 90-day trial available for others*. Licence codes are provided under the ‘Emulators’ tab in each school’s CASIO Education account.
Each emulator works exactly like the device students use, so teachers can demonstrate multistep processes without having to toggle between menus on a physical calculator. This makes it easier to model what’s on the board or screen and reduces confusion when students are following along.
Free educational workshops for faculty
Introducing a new calculator model often requires a shift in how content is taught. CASIO Education’s teacher resources cover free workshops to help faculties adjust, with a focus on the fx-1AU GRAPH and its features relevant to senior maths.
Workshops are available to Australian schools and cover key areas like function graphing, statistical calculations, exam mode setup and general navigation. Sessions are delivered by education specialists who understand how these functions are used in real classrooms. They can be booked online and are available in person or remotely.
These educational workshops are particularly useful when schools are moving away from older models like the fx-100AU PLUS and fx-CG50AU and want support in aligning the updated calculator with existing lesson plans.
Guides, videos and self-paced resources for any lesson
For those who prefer to explore teacher resources on their own schedule, CASIO Education Australia, a division of Shriro Australia, maintains a library of on-demand resources that support lesson prep, revision and model familiarity. The library includes:
Step-by-step guides for calculator functions include:
- Model-specific videos walking through key features
- Exam-style worked examples across multiple topics
- Topic-based teaching content aligned with state curriculums
Teachers can filter the library by year level, curriculum stream and calculator model to find what’s most relevant. For new staff, it’s a quick way to get familiar with key functions. For experienced teachers, it’s a practical reference for revisiting features or preparing topic-specific lessons. These teacher resources are included as part of the free Prime Schools Plus membership.
Access teacher resources through CASIO Education
The scientific, graphing and CAS calculators are only part of what’s available. Through CASIO Education, teachers can access emulator software, classroom-ready resources, on-demand guides and free professional development. Everything is linked to the models students are already using, including fx-8200 AU, fx-1AU GRAPH and fx-CP400 ClassPad II.
Faculties can register for Prime Schools Plus to receive calculators, software licenses and teaching materials at no cost. For schools planning booklist updates or looking to transition to newer models, the program makes that process easier to manage.
Start using the teacher resources, software and support available through CASIO Education by registering your faculty today.
*90-day trial is available for selected software only. Please refer to the list of models available for a 90-day trial on our website.