“In a world full of choices on how we can best reach our students, particularly when looking to supplement learning with technology, teachers can easily get overwhelmed. Yet, much of what we have always needed may already be at our fingertips. Check out below as TI shares the latest findings from the EdWeek Research center. Teachers across the study know the power of handheld devices such at the TI Graphing Calculators. See what they have to say and check out what TI has to offer!” ~Dr. Joseph Bolz - Partnership Chair for the CCTM

Calculating Success: How Calculator Choice Shapes Student Learning Outcome

Texas Instruments commissioned the EdWeek Research Center to better understand how digital exams are shaping math instruction and how calculators play a role in student learning and focus

This report surveyed high school teachers and secondary administrators to examine calculator preferences, usage patterns, and policy awareness related to calculators.

Here’s a snapshot of what the research reveals:

• 81% of educators believe handheld calculators are better than online calculators at helping students focus on math.

• 91% of teachers use handheld calculators for instruction, and most prefer them over online alternatives for both instruction and exam prep.

• 75% of educators believe students perform better on digital exams when they use handheld calculators instead of digital embedded versions.