Question for the young'uns - calculators in school?

[Sweet Angel]

well we all obviously agree with you, so I don't see what the point is

No point....just crabby about the whole situation. :crackhead: I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this is not a good practice.

Most times I do simple math in my head (like when I go shopping, figuring out % discounts on clothes, etc.) but for anything that requires major formulas, I turn to the calculator.

Well yeah, but if you HAD to figure it out without the calculator, you probably could.

I'd be down at the principal's office right away.

I wrote a rather unpleasant note to the teacher, and sent my son in with OUR calculator to back it up. I asked her when they stopped teaching "the old fashioned way" (with pen & paper). We'll see what happens today. I just hope she doesn't get all pissy with my poor kid.