Re: Why are TI Calcs so inferior?

Subject: Re: Why are TI Calcs so inferior?
From: Nicholas P Konidaris Ii <npk+@ANDREW.CMU.EDU>
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 17:41:29 -0500
In-Reply-To: <19961116180300.NAA17122@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Hmmm, in my high school I took precalc and calculus.


I argue, that in general, classes using calculators produce inferior
mathematicians.  Does everyone need to be a mathematician?  No.  If you
are planning to be a math or science major, keep your calculator very
far away.  If you are going into something like pre-med or engineering,
calculators are a very valuable tool.


A strong theoretical framework is 10x better than getting a 5 on the AP
(Although it should lead you to one.)


I now use the Ti92 because I understand the math behind what I let it
do, I understand How it does it, and it's very good for lab-work.


I can't stress this fact enough, Understand what you are doing, BEFORE
you use the calculator.


-nick

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