Every Algebra 2 class in our school is allowed calculators but our one A level class isn't! Not because of the administration but because our professor believes we don't need one! This gives other students unfair advantage what can I do!
2007-09-20 13:32:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Why would that possibly be illegal? And how exactly does that give anyone an unfair advantage? It's not like everyone in YOUR class except for YOU is allowed to use one.
You can't DO anything but build a bridge and get over it.
Also, it isn't a BAD thing to know how to do math without a calculator. That is called actually learning how to do math and not how to press the right buttons.
2007-09-20 13:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by ! 5 · 7⤊ 1⤋
It's pretty stupid of him and you can complain about it, but ultimately it's up to the professor. To the "old timer" above: Do you also still use a quill and inkwell, by any chance? Yes, years ago in my day too, nobody had pocket calculators but only because they were still considered an expensive novelty at the time. But by the time you take algebra, trigonometry and higher mathematics, it's a fair assumption that you have already mastered doing basic arithmetic on paper (otherwise, you wouldn't have passed your previous math classes). Forcing you to do everything by hand at that point just creates extra manual work, wastes everybody's time, and provides no further educational benefit to speak of. Such a pedantic attitude is a holdover from the times when pencil and paper were all that were available. Nowadays, who *doesn't* have a calculator built into their cell phone or a calculator program available on their computer?
2007-09-21 00:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Enter political dynamics 101: You can lodge formal complaints to the Dean of Mathematics / Sciences ( if ther's such an office on campus ). But what really will that accomplish? Not much---at least for the offending professor.
You, however, may find your academic challenges along your journey of earing that degree might get a wee bit tougher.
Teachers, personal blind ambitions aside, are basically a tight knit group. You'd be amazed how they'll rally to each other's aid and it don't take much communication to pull a favor and make a targeted student's time in that department or class a living hell.
And yes: Teachers, like those skilled in political dynamics, are quite proficent in getting away with it---espicially today, given our ever evolving "politically correct" society.
Bottom line: you can't fight "City Hall".....at least not all the time--and expect to win; wise is the one who picks his or her's battles---and knows when to not fight ( or argue ) over an issue.
You might opt to switch classes or maybe even transfer to a new college campus; which does, in this case posed, seem somewhat a rash choice.
2007-09-20 20:53:03 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know you might find this hard to believe - but once upon a time.....in a long, long ago time....we used pencils and paper for all mathematics work and we weren't allowed a calculator. In fact in this long ago time use of a calculator was considered grounds to flunk a student. (In this long ago time they actually FLUNKED people - can ya believe it!)
So is it illegal - no.
Is it anything other than a teacher who wants students to learn - no.
I recently finished a higher level degree that required mathematics course work.......guess what - that professor required pencils and paper as well. Thankfully - I (the old lady in the class) knew how to show my work and perform basic functions with my brain not my fingers on a key pad. I aced the course - several of my younger counterparts faltered and failed because they couldn't do the work.
2007-09-20 21:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by Susie D 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I know of no state law the requires the use of calculators in school. So yes, it is legal.
Suck it up - sounds like you got a teacher from the old school.
2007-09-20 20:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by Boots 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Aren't "A" level classes supposed to be harder.
Your teacher is doing you a favor by enforcing a no calculator rule. If you can't get by without one the only thing you have proven is that you don't belong in an advanced course.
2007-09-20 20:42:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
Lessee.....you're in the Law and Ethics category :
It doesn't appear that your question is either .
It ain't illegal, and I can't see much argument for unethical.
Your teacher is simply making you use your brain, I know, it
hurts, but you will benefit. As an A level student, you must see the benefit.
2007-09-20 21:13:56 · answer #7 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is Fair technically because it is his/her classroom with his/her rules that the school gives to him/her to teach and be in charge of. If you are concerned or want to try to do sumthing about it I would first talke to the teacher and ask him to bend a little. If this fails go to your dean/counsler/principal and talk to them about it! Good Luck
2007-09-20 20:46:08 · answer #8 · answered by lol_for_summer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If this teacher doesn't allow calculators, then he/she won't give problems that require them, which means simple arithmetic that you can do in your head.
2007-09-20 20:48:00 · answer #9 · answered by St. Bastard 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He's probably trying to get you guys to problem solve better. Using a calculator will help turn your brain to mush. You're cute though, he might make an exception!
2007-09-20 20:46:33 · answer #10 · answered by Ralphie 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋