Re: A89: AP Calculus

To: <assembly-89@lists.ticalc.org>
Subject: Re: A89: AP Calculus
From: "Bryan Rabeler" <rabelerb@pilot.msu.edu>
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 21:41:21 -0500
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She made you do them for credit, while the others without 89s didn't have to
do them?

Bryan

----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Scott <mscott@canada.dbcity.com>
To: <assembly-89@lists.ticalc.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 7:39 PM
Subject: RE: A89: AP Calculus


>
> My teacher let me use mine, but then she started giving me extra
> problems to do that my calculator couldn't do.  At least she hoped it
> couldn't do them.  Sometimes she'd goof and I could do them :)
>
> Mark E. Scott Jr.
> mscott@mail.dbcity.com
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Bryan Rabeler [mailto:rabelerb@pilot.msu.edu]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 4:51 PM
> To: assembly-89@lists.ticalc.org
> Subject: 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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RE: A89: AP Calculus
From: Mark Scott <mscott@canada.dbcity.com>