Get the TI-108 and be done with it

For a solar-powered four-function calculator that’s allowed on tests, get the Texas Instruments TI-108. It’s the standard answer for a reason.

It costs around eight bucks, runs forever on the solar cell, and only does add, subtract, multiply, and divide. That’s exactly what most schools mean when they say “basic calculator.” It’s not programmable, it doesn’t store notes, and