Let’s face it, Graphing Calculators are so 20th Century, no?”Īs thankful as I am for the tremendous advancements in mathematics teaching, exploration, and understanding that have been fostered by graphing calculators over the past 20+ years, the reality is that other technologies today (not graphing calculators) often provide learners much richer opportunities to explore and learn mathematics. Let’s move on! PCs and Tablets coupled with Scientific Computing: solving real world problems in Science using Math, programming languages and Computer Algebra Systems. Graphing Calculators are great and had their time. The fact that Graphing Calculators are required for so many standardized tests such as NYS Regents, SAT and AP exams, makes it almost impossible to move on to the next level of technology.

I’m trying to move more toward PCs or Tablets in the classroom with Graphing Calculator apps or Computer Algebra Systems. “Now, I almost regret pushing so hard for Graphing Calculators. Following is a great quote from a frequent contributor to the AP Calculus EDG yesterday about technology in high school mathematics.

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