HP 33s Creates a Publishing Frenzy

The popularity of the HP 33s scientific calculator has resulted in several new books that can help students to prepare and take their professional exams using the HP 33s. Not only is the HP 33s one of the most powerful programmable scientific calculators, it is also HP's most affordable RPN entry model.

Preferred by many engineers, scientists and students for its efficiency, RPN - which stands for Reverse Polish Notation - is HP's exclusive time-saving, consistent method for entering and solving mathematical problems.

The HP 33s calculator has a fast processor, a two-line display, and programmability. Because it does not include text or communication capabilities it is has been approved by many testing bodies for professional examinations. Students have found that the 33s has the power and capabilities to take them through science, engineering and surveying courses and on through the qualification exams into their professions.

Following are a few of the many books:

Essential Equations for the FE Exam Using the HP 33s,
by John A. Camara, 2006, 89 pages, $29.95, published by Professional Publications Inc.

Gives the student tools they need to save time during the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, including 38 frequently-used equations they can store on the HP 33s, keystroke-by-keystroke instructions to walk through the processes and images of the display are used to ensure accuracy.

Shows students how to store 50 frequently used equations covering the five disciplines of civil engineering

There are 20 specially-selected practice problems with step-by-step solutions show you how to use each of the equations.

Aimed at professional surveyors, Kerber's book is also useful for the student who wants to enter programs into the HP 33s for use during the National Council for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) exam. The book is also useful in providing all the basic surveying math exercises to familiarize the student with the HP 33s's functions.

These exam preparation books include keystrokes that can be used with the HP 33s for preparation as well as during the exams.

10% off Kaplan FE/EIT/PE products

Kaplan AEC Education is offering 10% off all Kaplan study materials for both the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam, when you buy them on the their site and provide proof of purchase of an HP 33s scientific calculator. Offer valid through May 31, 2006. Details at the Kaplan website.