FRV WST Calculator Simulator
Practise with a faithful replica of the on-screen calculator used in the FRV Written Selection Test numeracy section. It follows order of operations (BODMAS): which is different from most pocket calculators. Familiarise yourself before test day.
Faithful replica of the ACER on-screen calculator used in the FRV WST.
Follows BODMAS order of operations.
This calculator follows BODMAS
Unlike a basic left-to-right pocket calculator, this calculator performs multiplication and division before addition and subtraction. This is mathematically correct but catches many students off guard on test day.
Worked examples to try
17.50+19.75×3Multiplication happens first: result is NOT 111.75
(17.50+19.75)×3Brackets force addition first
85×1.1Add 10% GST to $85
93.5÷1.1Divide by 1.1 to remove GST (not subtract 10%)
240×35÷10035% of 240
√(144)√144 = 12
Key tips for test day
Use brackets liberally
Any time you want to force a specific order of operations, wrap the relevant part in brackets. The calculator handles nested brackets correctly.
Use the Ans button to chain calculations
After pressing =, the result is stored in Ans. Press Ans to use it in the next calculation: saves re-entering long numbers.
Use memory for multi-step problems
For problems requiring an intermediate result, press Mem Enter to store it, then Mem Recall to retrieve it later. Mem Clear resets the memory.
The % button divides by 100
Pressing 35% converts 35 to 0.35. So 240 × 35% = 240 × 0.35 = 84. This is equivalent to typing 240 × 35 ÷ 100.
The calculator closes between questions
On the real test, the calculator closes automatically when you move to the next question. Any value in Ans is also cleared. Only Memory persists: but ACER advises against relying on this.