Sharp Press Release

Time for Colour: Sharp's School Pocket Calculator Becomes a Must-Have

Is mathematics a monotonous subject? Not anymore. Sharp's scientific calculators are now available in a wide variety of stylish colours. Beyond their fresh looks, these new devices offer time-tested functions that align with today's mathematics lesson requirements and promote learning.

Frankfurt, Paperworld 2012 - Mathematics may become a favourite subject in 2012. Saskia von Boxberg, calculator and electronic dictionary product manager at Sharp Electronics Germany/Austria, states that "Sharp's school calculators in trendy colours like violet, pink, orange, and green are precisely geared to match students' tastes and definitely have the potential to be a lifestyle item."

Beyond aesthetics, these new calculators effectively aid pupils in understanding tasks and approaches to solutions, from primary school to university. Teachers can continue using their lesson materials seamlessly, as time-tested features like Direct Algebraic Logic (DAL) and the WriteView™ function ensure the devices are ideally suited for mathematics lessons and learning promotion.

All Sharp school calculators utilise DAL entry logic, a feature Sharp pioneered globally in 1992. This ensures that fractions, roots, and formulas are entered in the correct sequence, mirroring how students write in their exercise books. This allows students to focus more on problem-solving, as calculator operation becomes secondary.

Thanks to WriteView™ presentation, models EL-W506X, EL-W531XG, and EL-W531XH display roots or fractions precisely as they appear in textbooks and on the blackboard. This prevents entry errors and enhances the exercise and learning effect for both writing and viewing.

An additional highlight of the WriteView™ models are the shortcut keys, allowing students to save frequently used functions from the second or third allocation level for direct access. Free simulation software is available online for demonstrating the school calculator's functions live in the classroom with a PC and projector.

Sharp's Graphic Calculator with New Features

Sharp's EL-9900G SII graphing calculator has been expanded with major functions. The reversible keyboard now has a harder pressure point. The green keyboard is ideal for introductory lessons at the intermediate level, enabling reshaping and shortening fractions and calculating simple functions for statistics and probability with graphic depiction. The blue keyboard includes programs for calculating new, heightened requirements for university-entrance exams in several German federal states, such as those in stochastics.

Available Colours for Sharp School Calculators:

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Sharp EUROTOP Sponsoring

Sharp Electronics Europe GmbH is the EUROTOP sponsor for the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) from August 31, 2010, to December 31, 2013. This sponsorship agreement allows Sharp to leverage UEFA tournaments during this period.

Following the European Under-21 Football Championship and the UEFA European Football Championship 2012 qualifying games, the sponsorship will culminate in June and July 2012 with the European Championship finals in Poland and Ukraine, coinciding with Sharp's centenary celebrations. The sponsorship concludes with the European Football Championships 2012, the U21 European Championships 2013, and the Ladies' European Championships 2013.

The Japanese technology group aims for this partnership to promote familiarity with the Sharp brand and highlight products from its two main business lines: Consumer Electronics and Solar Systems. Throughout the agreement term, Sharp will utilise its extensive experience in sports sponsorships.