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We cover many hot button topics in math education, but today we're taking on the most literal one ... calculators! Why are they so controversial? When are they helpful and when should we use other tools?

On today's episode, Vanessa chats with Curtis Brown from Texas Instruments about those questions and more:

• How students can take ownership of their learning
• The relationship between cognitive load and math anxiety
• How handheld tools can fuel learning (and focus!)

Have you got strong feelings on calculators or know someone who does? Let us know below and share this episode!

Episode links:

• Connect with TI Calculators on Instagram or Facebook
• Listen to Curtis's podcast Room To Grow

About Curtis:

Curtis Brown is a former high school math and AP Statistics teacher who spent five years with the National Math and Science Initiative as a Statistics Curriculum Coordinator. He’s now the Math Segment Manager at Texas Instruments, where he leads content development and serves as a voice for educators in product design. Curtis is a frequent speaker at math conferences and co‑hosts the education podcast Room to Grow. Outside of work, he enjoys kayak fishing, mountaineering with his sons, and spending time with his family.

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