Calculating Success: How Calculator Choice Shapes Student Learning Outcomes

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.

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