Re: A89: AP Calculus
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Re: A89: AP Calculus
Well, the 89 basically does almost all your Calculus homework for you. I
can understand why some teachers wouldn't let you use it. Mine didn't let
me use it on tests. But the AP Calculus class and the AP Calculus Exam are
totally different... your teacher has no right to say you can't use the
TI-89, because she (he) doesn't make the rules for that test.
Bryan
----- Original Message -----
From: David A. Estock <estocks@sprynet.com>
To: <assembly-89@lists.ticalc.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 4:42 PM
Subject: RE: A89: AP Calculus
>
> Um, look at the topic.. AP Calc. My Trig/Geometry teacher (I had the same
> one for both) wouldn't let me use it, but I could understand that. But for
> AP Calc, I can't.
>
> Regards,
> David
>
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-assembly-89@lists.ticalc.org
> > [mailto:owner-assembly-89@lists.ticalc.org]On Behalf Of Adam Davis
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 5:09 PM
> > To: assembly-89@lists.ticalc.org
> > 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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