> information on setting up a rental program for students to use the
> calculators during the quarter. Thanks to anyone who is doing this or
> something similar.
>
>We considered a rental program but could not get anyone (the bookstore,
>library, or math lab) to sponsor it. We investigated rentals when we
>began "requiring" graphing calculators in Precalculus and Calculus
>classes.
>We subsequently purchased (using grant money) two classroom sets -- first
>TI-82s then TI-83s. These are "loaned" as needed for individual class
>sessions and returned to the closet at the end of class. We also have a
>set of inexpensive four-function calculators purchased by one of the
>instructors for use in developmental classes.
>Most of our students in Precalculus and Calculus purchased graphing
>calculators without complaint when I began using them in the first days
>of class. Even our economically disadvantaged students [and we have
>many] seem to have their own. I use the "loaners" only rarely -- for
>exams or an especially calculator-intensive class.
>matthewg@goliath.sunyocc.edu
>George E. Matthews, Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY13215
>(315) 469-2381
It is useful to know that most grants (Pell, etc.) will pay for the calculator
if it is a course requirement. Like George, we have many economically
disadvantaged students, and I have had no complaints about buying calculators
(even the TI-92).
Jerry Thornhill
jerry_thornhill@sw.cc.va.us
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA 24641
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