Re: [MATHEDCC] Developmental Algebra and the TI-92

CoolMath2@AOL.COM
Tue, 16 Sep 1997 12:17:41 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 97-09-16 09:12:37 EDT, elaughba@MATH.OHIO-STATE.EDU
writes:

<< It is my understanding that Niki Shaw and Ignacio Alarcon at
CSU-Bakersfield
and Laurie Hopkins at Columbia College are using the CAS-based TI-92 in
developmental algebra at their colleges. Is anyone else? >>

Isn't that like killing a fly with a shotgun? I wonder what will happen to
those students when they move on to other math courses and don't have the 92?

And don't jump on me!! I teach with the 86..... but I think that this
technology should be held off until after the developmental courses.

Karen
Orange Coast College
http://members.aol.com/coolmath2/coolmath.htm
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