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Proceeding contribution from Elizabeth Truss (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 November 2011. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Calculators in Schools.


Calculators in Schools

Does the Minister agree that understanding basic operations enables one to check calculations? For example, when purchasing an item or considering a mortgage, people can check whether their calculator is right, which provides a sense check. When people have those basic skills, they are equipped for all such difficult situations in later life.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
536 c334WH 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Assessments Pupils Standards Schools Mathematics Calculators Specialist maths schools
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk