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These days programmable calculators have gotten really sophisticated.
The TI-82 allows one to store text notes and equations while the TI-92
can solve equations symbolically and even find integrals symbolically.
I now have a policy of erasing students' calculator memories before
tests or to do without the calculator if the students scream. In
addition, as much as possible, I try to make test questions that do not
require the use of a calculator.
What are some of your comments or policies concerning programmable
calculators? I would like to hear from both high school and college
instructors.
The solution to this problem is blindingly simple. I am surprised that
it is not adopted by all schools.
At Cambridge University students are allowed to use only one kind of
calculator in examinations