The GRE General Test provides a basic, on-screen calculator exclusively during the Quantitative Reasoning (math) sections. You are not allowed to bring your own physical calculator into the exam center. Core Features & Layout
The interface is a simple, four-function calculator with very limited capabilities. Basic Operations: It handles addition ( ), subtraction ( −negative ), multiplication ( ), division ( ÷divided by ), and square roots ( the square root of empty end-root
Order of Operations: It automatically enforces standard mathematical PEMDAS/order of operations. For example, typing will correctly yield
Parentheses: It features a single set of parentheses ( ) to group operations, but it does not support nested parentheses.
Memory Buttons: It features standard memory tracking keys: MR (Memory Recall), MC (Memory Clear), and M+ (Memory Plus to add the current display value to memory).
Clear Buttons: C clears the entire calculation history, while CE (Clear Entry) only clears your most recent input string. Technical Limitations GRE® Guidelines to Using the On-screen Calculator – ETS
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