The Calculator Bug: A Critical Analysis Of The Impact Of Calculator Dependence Culture On Mental Computation In Secondary School Learners In Kenya
Mathematics is taught in Kenyan Education Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools as a compulsory subject. This is because mathematics plays a pivotal role both locally and internationally in opportunity placement. Advancement in technology calls for an early exposure of students to the various technological gadgets for them to be and remain relevant in the ever dynamic job market. For this reason, the ministry of education introduced the use of scientific calculators in secondary schools in Kenya in the year 2005. However, whether the introduction of these calculators has had positive or negative impact on the students’ mental computation remains a matter of debate. This study theref
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