RE: A89: AP Calculus


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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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