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By Deb Russell, About.com Guide to Mathematics since 2002

Do Calculators Create Weaknesses?

Thursday May 27, 2004
A study of NAEP scores, use of calculators by grade 4 students shows a weakness in the 4 operations (adding, subtraction, multiplication and division) those essential basic skills. Full article here: Detroit News - USA Today.

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