Right time for kids to start using calculators

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saveri
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Right time for kids to start using calculators

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My kids who're sixth graders like to use a calculator for their day-to-day Math homework, studies at home and at school.


Should I restrict them from using a calculator for a two digit multiplication at this age or is it a good idea to take help from calc?


Please share your opinion on this topic.
okonomi
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Right time for kids to start using calculators

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saveri;630768My kids who're sixth graders like to use a calculator for their day-to-day Math homework, studies at home and at school.
Should I restrict them from using a calculator for a two digit multiplication at this age or is it a good idea to take help from calc?
Please share your opinion on this topic.

Give them the access to a calculator.
And have them do the multiplication with and without the battery in the calculator and see whether they get the same answer. It is a good practice for exams when they would run out of battery juice.
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