> I would be happy to
>consider a student who does algebra with a calculator for the arithmetic as
>qualified (mathematically) for most college degrees. As others have
>pointed out, doing arithmetic with a calculator requires some understanding
>of arithmetic.
>
>Jerry Thornhill
>jerry_thornhill@sw.cc.va.us
>Southwest Virginia Community College
>Richlands, VA
Terrific. Can we send them on to your school system so that they can
"teach" your children? I certainly don't want them anywhere near mine.
Mark A. Snyder Work: 978.665.3076
Dept. of Mathematics Home: 978.386.7158
Fitchburg State College email: msnyder@tiac.net,
Fitchburg, Mass. 01420 msnyder@fsc.edu
fax: 978.665.4031
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