Re: A89: AP Calculus
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Re: A89: AP Calculus
Please note that I said 'in class' and 'out of class'. The AP exam is out of
class (though it may be administered by the school/teacher).
But you are correct. Perhaps I should have clarified that point.
-Adam
Bryan Rabeler wrote:
>
> I believe he meant for use on the AP exam, then the answer would be the
> teacher has no right.
>
> Bryan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Adam Davis <adavis@baladyne.com>
> To: <assembly-89@lists.ticalc.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 4:09 PM
> Subject: Re: A89: AP Calculus
>
> >
> > Your teacher has the right to tell you to use or not use specific material
> while
> > in class. Out of class, you can use any tools you wish. However, if you
> use an
> > 89 out of class, but have to take a test with the 85, you'll be at a
> significant
> > disadvantage, compared to the other students. What you practice with ends
> up
> > being what you learn. If a tool you use out of class helps you remember
> things,
> > then all the better.
> >
> > But the answer to your question (Do you ... think that a teacher ... [has
> the
> > right to tell me I have to use a specific calculator, even though the] ...
> AP
> > college board approved ... [many other types (one of which I would rather
> use)]
> >
> > Is a resounding YES. The teacher has every right to tell you what tools
> to
> > use. If you have a problem with their teaching style and rules, you'll
> need to
> > take it up with them, and, failing that, with thier superiors. The simple
> fact
> > is is that she's not trying to shortchange you. Her style and method of
> > teaching may not fit well with the capabilites of the calc you prefer, and
> would
> > slow you both down. Find another teacher who will let you use the tools
> you
> > desire. If you are stuck, you're stuck. Take the class at a local
> college,
> > assuming they (or the particular teacher) will let you use that calc. It
> costs
> > more, but then you get what you want, right? Plus you get college credit,
> and
> > can take other classes at your regular school (I'm guessing high school)
> which
> > may be more interesting.
> >
> > Lastly, you never did tell us what class it was. If it was AP Calc, I can
> > understand you wanting to use the 89. But if the class were any lower
> than
> > that, chances are the calc will do too much for you, you will learn less,
> and
> > the whole class would have been a waste of time for you and your teacher.
> >
> > -Adam
> >
> > "David A. Estock" wrote:
> > >
> > > Do you guys (or gals, don't mean to be sexist) think that a teacher
> (namely
> > > mine) has to let me use my TI-89 for class b/c the AP college board
> approved
> > > it or is she in the right saying I have to use my 85?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > David
> > >
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