[ScoopAmma]

Similar damage done in all math areas with the “learning by the calculator” method.

[ClearCase_guy]

People who cannot balance their own checkbook have no understanding -- no fear -- of a $1.6T deficit.

And some folks like it that way.

[Nepeta]

Similar damage done in all math areas with the “learning by the calculator” method.

While everyone needs to learn multiplication tables, I know from personal experience that if I do calculations without a calculator, I will make mistakes. Some gear in my brain doesn't quite work right. I took 4 quarters of calculus for engineering, and did well, but the checkbook suffers if I do not use a calculator. I also got through 3 quarters of physical chemistry, so my problem is not understanding the math, it's with the simple arithmetic. Very annoying.