3 Reasons Why Calculators and Written Work Count
From What in the world is dyscalculia? by Dr. Honora Wall, Ed.D.
January 12, 2026 · 22 min · Season 4 · Episode 7
About this episode
Dr. Wall discusses the importance of using calculators and written work in mathematics education.
Why should you keep using calculators, multiplication lists, and number lines? Why should you insist on written work? Dr. Wall discusses the justification for these crucial ideas: Evidence of thinking, stronger neural pathways, and a habit of precision and accuracy. Learn more at www.educalclearning.com or www.thedtri.org.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Honora Wall
Topics covered
- calculators
- written work
- neural pathways
- precision
- accuracy
Keywords
- dyscalculia
- calculators
- multiplication lists
- number lines
- neural pathways
- precision
- accuracy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: www.educalclearning.com, www.thedtri.org
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