Are Calculators Good or Bad For Math Class?

<p><b>In this episode Jon &amp; Kyle discuss whether calculators are good or bad for mathematics learning.</b></p><p><b>Dig in with them as they chat about their past calculator #classroomfails and how they now position their mathematics lessons to more strategically consider when and where it might be helpful for students to leverage the use of a calculator.<br/></b><br/></p><p><b>You’ll Learn: </b></p><ul><li><b>How I can optimize my learning intentionality so that my lesson does not hinge on calculator use; </b></li><li><b>What to do if you think your math lesson will be “derailed” if students don’t have access to a calculator;</b></li><li><b>What portion of my lesson is better than others to promote the use of a calculator; and,</b></li><li><b>How to design your lessons so that strategies and models emerge to lessen student dependence on their calculator.</b></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><b>Resources: </b></p><p><a href='https://amzn.to/3y9YClu'><b>Figuring Out Fluency</b></a><b> - Jennifer Bay Williams [Book]</b></p><p><a href='https://summit.makemathmoments.com/'><b>The 2022 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit</b></a><b> [REGISTER NOW]</b></p><p><a href='https://makemathmoments.com/summitdistrict'><b>District Leader/Mentor Summit Sharing Resources</b></a><b> [DOWNLOADABLE GOODIES]</b></p><p><a href='https://makemathmoments.com/giveaway'><b>Enter the $4500+ Share The Summit Giveaway</b></a><b> [FREE GIVEAWAY]</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>District Leader Resources:</b></p><p><a href='https://makemathmoments.com/wishlist'><b>The Make Math Moments District Planning Workbook [First 3 pages]</b></a><b> </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Are you a district mathematics leader interested in crafting a mathematics professional learning plan that will transform your district mathematics program forever? </b><a href='https://calendly.com/makemathmoments/district'><b>Book a time to chat with us</b></a><b>!</b></p><p><b><br/>Other Useful Resources and Supports: </b></p><p><a href='https://makemathmoments.com/framework/'><b>Make Math Moments