Describe the findings from Hembree's (1986) review of 79 studies on the use of calculators. As a special educator, defend the use of calculators for students with learning difficulties
What will be an ideal response?
a. when used appropriately, calculators promote skill acquisition
b. sustained calculator use in the 4th grade appears to interfere with skill development
c. use of calculator when taking tests results in higher achievement scores
e. use of calculator improves the attitude of students toward math
[Students' responses will vary as to how they will, as a special educator, defend the use of calculators for students with learning difficulties.]
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