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Some people believe that electronic calculators should not be used in school until after the pupils have mastered mental arithmetic. Others believe that calculators save pupils time especially with complicated calculations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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The electronic
calculator
 is a very useful tool for carrying out basic calculations and it is
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hard to imagine anyone never having used one. They are ideal for adding up large columns of numbers quickly and reduce the chances of making a mistake.
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 mean that
calculators
 should be used for making every calculation. In some maths problems-
for example
, fractions- it is not possible to find the solution with a
calculator
. For
this
 reason,
pupils
 should be able to solve
arithmetic
 problems either in their
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 or by writing the calculation down on paper. If
calculators
 are introduced in school too early, the
pupils
 will not have developed their mental
arithmetic
 skills. In a situation where a
calculator
 is not available, the
pupils
 will find that they are unable to solve the problem.
Calculators
 can save time but
this
 is not always more important than being able to work out the right answer unaided. In the real
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 it is important to have a good grasp of numbers, even for simple things like money. I believe that
calculators
 should be allowed in schools but only after the
pupils
 can remember their multiplication tables and work out basic
arithmetic
 problems. It is very important that
pupils
 have competent number skills so that they can work out a wide range of mathematical problems.
Calculators
 are not the answer to every problem and it is still possible to make a mistake if you press the wrong button. Mental
arithmetic
 is particularly useful for checking if an answer makes sense.
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 is not an alternative to
pupils
 using their brains.
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