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Calculators, computers, and other technology used as tools in the teaching and learning of mathematics can assist in the transformation of the students into critical thinkers. Technology uses brain power to make students think critically to solve mathematical problems and to apply mathematics in a hands-on manner. I think the use of computers in math classes can enhance mathematics understanding for all learners. Calculators can compute outine calculations, allowing the learner to concentrate on the strategies to solve the problem. Computers can be used to illustrate mathematical concepts graphically and this kind of visual representation can help understanding. Computers can simulate a variety of modeling options, freeing the learner to determine the most appropriate model to use in a given application. I think the more technology we integrate into the classroom, the better.
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I totally agree, students will more than likely use computers or some type of technology in their workplace. The more experience they have at an early age the more comfortable they will be with them. Students also need to know there’s more to computers and technology than games.
Good points comrades... I remember the days when they didn't want students to use calculators on tests because they wanted them to know the'basics'... oh wait.. that's today! Me, myself.. I have to kinda get out of that mode of thinking too... I like that though, "students should use the calcultors for routine tasks so that they can focus on strategies to solve the problem" deep...revolutionary...
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