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El Rojo · June 19, 2002, 12:21 PM

Yes, some math needs it. Students now adays use calculators for EVERYTHING. It is hard to get them to do 4x5 without using the calculator. They are way too lazy. The calculator is not a crutch for them, it is an artificial leg.

June 19, 2002, 12:21 PM	#5
El Rojo Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2000 Location: People's Republik of Kalifornia Posts: 2,057	Yes, some math needs it. Students now adays use calculators for EVERYTHING. It is hard to get them to do 4x5 without using the calculator. They are way too lazy. The calculator is not a crutch for them, it is an artificial leg. __________________ Get Some!