Learning Maths & Calculators

School mathematics test results in the UK suggests minimising calculator use in classrooms improves maths performance. Certainly this has been my experience tutoring kids. Those students who learn elementary maths without the use of a calculator seem to have a greater mastery of mathematics later on. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/11828257/Calculator-ban-has-improved-childrens-numeracy-skills-ministers-claim.html