Excellent scientific calculator below £3! Was also posted some time ago at £2.79, so even cheaper now! :-)
4.5/5 stars from 50+ reviews
The Sharp EL531XBVL Scientific calculator includes 272 functions which makes it one of the leading models in its class. The twinline LCD screen gives a 5 x 7 dot matrix display. This means that text is easier to read as well as appearing clearer. Sharp have designed this product with a contemporary black design with a violet trim.
The EL531XBVL features Sharps renowned Advanced DAL (Direct Algebraic Logic) technology, which makes it easy to key-in algebraic equations. It includes functions which are suitable for Key Stage 3 and 4, A and AS level, making the EL531XBVL the ideal long term investment for students of any level.
Suitable for GCSE and A Level.
LCD display.
Non-stick keys.
Auto shut-off.
272 functions.
Algebraic logic.
Regression analysis.
Statistical functions.
24 levels of parenthesis.
General information:
Batteries required 2 x button cell (included) .
Top comments
Besford to NUMBER1bargaininggirl
2 Mar 1624#10
I take it you didn't get as far as your GCSE in English?
markweatherill
2 Mar 165#31
Grandchild wants an iPad? This is near enough.
Bendown to frothar
2 Mar 164#21
No wonder all the kids no a days leave school with all these exam passes, when I was at school you had to work it out on paper
frostyclock
2 Mar 163#8
Boobs......and.......shell oil
Latest comments (48)
Wibble436
3 Mar 16#48
Does anyone still sell slide rules? They were much more fun.
li0nhead
3 Mar 161#47
Easy money:
Buy a load of these.
Set up shop in some hipster area and flog them at £25 each as a 'Retro Phone App' to said Hipsters.
germainsophie
2 Mar 163#5
It is a really good price but I would recommend buying the same calculator used by the school/class teacher.
othen to germainsophie
2 Mar 161#14
Why, will it produce different results?
Gennip to germainsophie
3 Mar 161#46
What if the teacher is not willing to sell it?
towled
3 Mar 16#45
good for first few years of secondary school
CAL23
3 Mar 16#44
I use a TI-83 Plus. It cost £62 but I needed it for an Open University course I was doing.
othen
3 Mar 16#43
Again, with respect, this is another rather silly argument. I bought one of these for my 11 year old (primary school age) son from Argos a few months ago (for a few pounds, like this offer). He is quite able to locate the number buttons (easy, they have the numbers written on then) and function keys (again easy, they have the functions printed on them), press them in the correct order and read the screen (which shows what he has typed in and the numerical answer). He certainly didn't read any 50 page manuals (I doubt that it came with one, and if it did it would not have been opened). This is a calculator: no more difficult to use than a watch (and perhaps easier than a set of logarithmic tables).
othen
3 Mar 16#42
With respect: that is a pretty bogus argument. The function buttons always do the same thing, and all calculators will give the same result (certainly within the scope of a GCSE test) given the same data and functions.
If a person is that close to failing an exam then an abacus would be as much use to him/her as a calculator.
Warrants
3 Mar 16#41
Hopefully it's on CIMA's approved list - then it's smoking hot :smiley:
livreg
2 Mar 16#40
I used Sharp right through school upto Alevel and was fine but things have probably changed if Casio ones are recommended now as its been well over a decade since I left.
Coops656
2 Mar 16#39
Isn't that a 1st generation Nokia mobile? Bloody Chinese imports!
apocalypsenow
2 Mar 16#38
Holy Mary offensive ? :laughing:
Only someone sad enough to pick up on grammatical errors could think that was offensive.
Sad **** .
frothar
2 Mar 162#16
don't waste your money if this is for a child/teen in school/collage. they will need a Casio fx98 as all the exam boards and schools are built around them
hcc27 to frothar
2 Mar 161#18
Are you sure? That appears to be a vintage model.
Bendown to frothar
2 Mar 164#21
No wonder all the kids no a days leave school with all these exam passes, when I was at school you had to work it out on paper
spamcan61 to frothar
2 Mar 16#37
Yep, that Casio has been on the 'things you need to buy' list over the last decade, when my kids started senior school.
amanda_mcd
2 Mar 161#36
Casio is most common place in schools and colleges I have worked and we have a virtual one on the board so that the students can see exactly what to press. In saying that, this is a great price for the calculator and student should cope fine with the minor differences.
ManishP
2 Mar 16#35
naughtybunnies
2 Mar 16#34
Would usually choose Solar Powered but can't knock it at all for £2.29. Hot from me.
Stock available to reserve at my local Argos in Dereham.
Besford
2 Mar 16#33
:laughing:
TimeZ0ne
2 Mar 16#32
Do you know what a "boob" is?
-homer simpson :smile:
markweatherill
2 Mar 165#31
Grandchild wants an iPad? This is near enough.
nedford
2 Mar 16#30
no but sometimes functions are hard to find easily and if you have the same calculator it's easier to follow how to do some more complex processes rather than getting out the 50 page manual to try and understand how to do something.
nedford
2 Mar 16#29
rofl!
thistle99
2 Mar 161#28
It's the same on this one, and most recent Sharp calculators.
I bought this as a replacement for an older Sharp EL-531VH calculator, it was the cheapest in Argos but not this cheap.
The buttons on this are sharper and more square so they're not as 'nice' to press but after a bit of getting used to it does the job. It has more functions on it than the older model, but way more than you'll need for A level maths.
splender
2 Mar 16#27
How do you know they are offended? Did someone tell you just now? OK, no need to answer me, I guess you might be a person who may want to win every point and have the last say. I am out.
Besford
2 Mar 161#26
I don't take offence but I also try not to offend others, even if I don't share their beliefs, etc.
Carry on if you must - show the world what a boor you are.
splender
2 Mar 16#25
Are you one of those who takes offence on behalf of every one on the planet? Jesus, let them speak for themselves, for God's sake. Motto, let others speak for themselves.
Besford
2 Mar 161#24
Why do you feel compelled to use language which some will find offensive - there's simply no need.
splender
2 Mar 16#23
Holy Mary, you don't know a person who knows GCSE maths and beyond quite well can use any calculator (tool)?
lotusmad2001
2 Mar 161#22
I must say that from experience the Casio ones are much better for kids. Reason being you can literally type an equation in how it looks.
I'm not hating on the deal though haha I've given some heat!
germainsophie
2 Mar 161#20
I hope not!
Worst case scenario - the battery on this calculator stops working in the exam. The school give a casio one (used in class) to your child and they are not very familiar with it. They lose marks as they don't know how to use it properly and potentially miss out on their target grade.
Khairul
2 Mar 16#19
I used to always lose my scientific calculators. Must've bought about 6 of them through my secondary school career. Would've saved a few bob having them at this price!
frothar
2 Mar 16#17
no but the teacher can show them how to use the functions etc
hcc27
2 Mar 16#15
OOS. None in stock anywhere for collection; none available for delivery either.
frostyclock
2 Mar 163#8
Boobs......and.......shell oil
jdandi to frostyclock
2 Mar 16#9
My dad paid 30quid for me to do that on a calculator way back when :confused:
Gollywood to frostyclock
2 Mar 16#13
BOOBLESS :wink: ....quite appropriate for our class at the time :man:
Gollywood
2 Mar 16#12
FX82
cheapskate666
2 Mar 162#11
Great deal heat added
Although il still never know what any of the buttons do on the top half of this calculator!
NUMBER1bargaininggirl
2 Mar 16#3
very useful for secondary school child or someone taking there GCSE
Besford to NUMBER1bargaininggirl
2 Mar 1624#10
I take it you didn't get as far as your GCSE in English?
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4.5/5 stars from 50+ reviews
The Sharp EL531XBVL Scientific calculator includes 272 functions which makes it one of the leading models in its class. The twinline LCD screen gives a 5 x 7 dot matrix display. This means that text is easier to read as well as appearing clearer. Sharp have designed this product with a contemporary black design with a violet trim.
The EL531XBVL features Sharps renowned Advanced DAL (Direct Algebraic Logic) technology, which makes it easy to key-in algebraic equations. It includes functions which are suitable for Key Stage 3 and 4, A and AS level, making the EL531XBVL the ideal long term investment for students of any level.
Suitable for GCSE and A Level.
LCD display.
Non-stick keys.
Auto shut-off.
272 functions.
Algebraic logic.
Regression analysis.
Statistical functions.
24 levels of parenthesis.
General information:
Batteries required 2 x button cell (included) .
Top comments
Latest comments (48)
Buy a load of these.
Set up shop in some hipster area and flog them at £25 each as a 'Retro Phone App' to said Hipsters.
If a person is that close to failing an exam then an abacus would be as much use to him/her as a calculator.
Only someone sad enough to pick up on grammatical errors could think that was offensive.
Sad **** .
Stock available to reserve at my local Argos in Dereham.
-homer simpson :smile:
I bought this as a replacement for an older Sharp EL-531VH calculator, it was the cheapest in Argos but not this cheap.
The buttons on this are sharper and more square so they're not as 'nice' to press but after a bit of getting used to it does the job. It has more functions on it than the older model, but way more than you'll need for A level maths.
Carry on if you must - show the world what a boor you are.
I'm not hating on the deal though haha I've given some heat!
Worst case scenario - the battery on this calculator stops working in the exam. The school give a casio one (used in class) to your child and they are not very familiar with it. They lose marks as they don't know how to use it properly and potentially miss out on their target grade.
Although il still never know what any of the buttons do on the top half of this calculator!