From the First Electronic Desktop Calculator In 1965 To Today’s Classwiz Portfolio, Casio Honors Its Role as A Trusted Partner in Learning
DOVER, N.J., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Casio America, Inc. is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its first electronic desktop calculator by honoring six decades of innovation and classroom support. Since 1965, Casio calculators have been trusted by students and educators alike, delivering accessible, reliable tools that make math more approachable. For generations, Casio calculators have been a rite of passage for students mastering algebra, chemistry, and calculus – trusted companions in classrooms and study sessions nationwide. As the anniversary year concludes and a new school year begins, Casio continues its mission of empowering everyday math success and inspiring the next generation of learners.
“This milestone year has been an opportunity to reflect on Casio’s six decades of supporting students, educators, and problem-solvers with tools that make learning more approachable,” said Tetsuya Yonehara, Deputy Senior General Manager of the EdTech Division, Casio America, Inc. “As we close this chapter, we’re building momentum for the future, with innovations that will continue to serve classrooms and learners for generations to come.”
A Modernized Approach for Today’s Students
As students settle into a new academic year, Casio calculators remain everyday essentials from middle school algebra to college-level calculus. Models such as the fx-300ES Plus 2nd Edition and fx-9750GIII continue to deliver reliability in the classroom, while the company’s refreshed ClassWiz brand represents a bold step forward. By unifying the design and interface across product tiers, ClassWiz minimizes learning curves and empowers students to focus on mastering concepts, not interfaces. Coupled with recent leadership changes in Casio’s EdTech division, the brand is sharpening its focus on accessibility, ease of use and innovation tailored for the modern classroom.
Celebrating 60 Years Through Innovation and Engagement
Throughout the anniversary year, Casio has celebrated by spotlighting both its heritage and its commitment to education. Highlights include the first-ever U.S. Speedrun Contest, which challenged participants with a series of math problems designed to showcase the full range of the fx-991CW Advanced Scientific Calculator. Contestants and their calculators were pushed to their limits, combining problem-solving with memorization, dexterity and strategic use of the calculator’s apps and features.
Casio also recently introduced a Curriculum Alignment Initiative designed to support educators with curated, ready-to-use guides that align key calculator functions and keystrokes—such as those on the fx-300ES Plus 2, fx-991CW, and fx-9750GIII—with widely adopted standards-based curricula. These resources are organized by grade level and course, helping streamline lesson planning, reduce prep time, and make it easier for students to engage with mathematical concepts through Casio technology.
Casio will extend its 60th anniversary celebration into 2026 with a showcase at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Meeting, the premier gathering for math educators. By highlighting its latest tools and classroom resources at NCTM, Casio reaffirms its role as an active partner in the education community and underscores its ongoing commitment to supporting teachers and students nationwide.
A Legacy of Educational Support
As Casio closes its 60th anniversary year, the company’s legacy of calculator innovation remains rooted in one consistent mission: making math more approachable. Since introducing its first model in 1965, Casio has been a steady presence in classrooms nationwide, offering affordable, test-approved devices that educators trust and students rely on. Beyond hardware, Casio’s commitment to affordability, usability and student success underscores why the brand remains synonymous with everyday math support.
“Concluding our 60th anniversary year reminds us why Casio has remained a trusted partner in education for generations,” said Marko Wityk, Senior General Manager of the EdTech Division, Casio America, Inc. “As we look ahead, our ClassWiz portfolio and renewed focus on simplifying the calculator experience reflect the same core values – accessibility, affordability, and innovation – that have guided Casio since the beginning. We’re proud to carry that legacy forward for the next generation of learners.”
To learn more about Casio’s 60th anniversary and its full range of educational products, visit www.casio.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, disc title and label printers, watches, and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/us/
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