2026-09-15 07:23 UTC
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@BlaestEgnen@feddit.dk 2026-09-15 07:36
You’re ending up with a larger group of pupils “mastering” basic calculations through counting, when you remove the calculator as a tool for learning. Using the strategy of “counting all”, is one of the clearest signs a 1st grade pupil will be behind their peers in 4th grade. Broken calculator (just search for it), is one way to include calculators in a didactic way. But using calculators in general, improves a kids ability to estimate results - Which is an ability that helps anyone out tremendously, as it’s giving you a clear idea if something went completely wrong in a calculation
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@bountygiver@lemmy.ml 2026-09-15 09:34
ya very hard to do proper math applications even with a calculator if you lack the fundamental understanding of how it works.
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@kestrel7_7@lemmy.world 2026-09-15 13:51
To me, doing math without a calculator is like trying to do carpentry without a tape measure. It’s possible, but way harder and far less accurate for no real benefit. Back in the day, people absolutely would use abaci and other calculation aids while learning math. Calculators are good actually, and always have been.