However, on balance, I expect that using the TI-92 in elementary algebra will
prove too distracting. Intermediate algebra is the earliest I use the
calculator, and then sparingly. I'm open to suggestions, all the same.
Geoff Hagopian
Palm Desert, CA
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CoolMath2@AOL.COM wrote:
> 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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