I recently spoke with a student living in Majan who said calculator-active AP Calculus questions were unexpectedly difficult. Majan is a developing mixed-use community within Dubailand, near Al Barari, Living Legends and Falcon City of Wonders. It is located in a strategic position to connect with a number of residential developments in the broader Dubailand corridor. The student had a calculator, but she was having trouble choosing what mathematics to enter before pressing any buttons. As the conversation went on while giving her some tips, I eventually told her that IBScholars develops students’ skills in using calculators as mathematical tools, not as replacements for thinking, focusing on how to set up, interpret, and present the results. Her Parents joined with many questions that I expected, some of which include the following
Frequently Asked Questions
What should students be familiar with for calculator-based AP Calculus problems?
Dr. Anil Khare: Students must learn to enter the proper calculus in the calculator before evaluating, solving or graphing the expression that results.
Can a calculator take the place of mathematical justification?
Dr. Anil Khare: A calculator is not a substitute for mathematical justification where a question calls for the students to demonstrate their reasoning, set up an equation or interpret a result.
Why do calculator mistakes happen even when students know the functions?
Dr. Anil Khare: The problem of calculator errors is due to incorrect windows, brackets, mode, inputted expressions, or an incorrect understanding of what quantity to compute.
Should students do non-calculator maths as well?
Dr. Anil Khare: Students should learn non-calculator maths skills throughout AP Calculus as conceptual fluency and symbolic manipulation skills will always be needed.
How does you prepare students to take the calculator sections?
Dr. Anil Khare: We develops students where the mathematical setup is accompanied by meaningful use of the calculator and interpretation of the numerical or graphical data.
Do you need greater skills in how to use a calculator and other technological aids on the subject without relying on it to replace calculus reasoning with AP preparation through Dr Anil Khare?
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