[DoodleBob]

When I was in 1st grade, my Dad has a big calculator on his desk…it did MDAS.

When nobody was looking, I’d turn it on and do my math homework.

I got caught, I think by my Mom, and I basically said “well if Dad can use it, why can’t I?”

I don’t remember her answer. Thankfully, Mom didn’t tell Dad but basically told me to never do it again.

Eventually I memorized my multiplication tables and learned how to do long division on paper. Indeed, doing things with pencil and paper is the BEST way to learn.

[Sacajaweau]

Agree with you. I had to teach my granddaughter the times table....AND....how to WRITE her name. She still prints everything...except her name. She’s 30. I’m 80.

[Sacajaweau]

Bet you 100 to one that Mom did tell dad. That's what moms do. They never lie though...they fib.

My 8th grade teacher had cards with long division problems she passed out as punishment. I was an expert at long division.