> > >mind you I can still do calculations in my head before they can get > >their calculators fired up. >>
When I was a teacher (K-3 grades), I made my students memorize facts. Calculators can lose power, batteries, get misplaced or forgotten. Must know what you're doing. My mother likes taking me shopping with her so I can let her know quickly what she'll pay when they list what percent off. It seems like most teachers now don't care if kids know the facts, as long as they have their calculators handy. I'm all for understanding the concept, but calculations in head are important too. I must be showing my age. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
