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The 1986 ”calculator riots” remind us that our fears about technology replacing human intelligence are nothing new.

In April 1986, a small but passionate group of educators gathered outside the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) convention in Washington, D.C., to stage an unusual protest.

Led by textbook author John Saxon, the picketers marched with signs reading, "The Button’s Nothin’ ’Til the Brain’s Trained." Their demonstration targeted a new NCTM policy that recommended integrating electronic calculators into all grade levels, from elementary school homework to exams.

The protesting teachers feared that outsourced arithmetic would cause students to permanently lose their mental math skills, numerical estimation, and core conceptual understanding, turning children into "calcuholics" dependent on silicon chips.

The NCTM, however, argued that calculators would liberate students from tedious, low-level computations, allowing them to focus on complex problem-solving. This ideological clash ultimately resolved into a balanced educational compromise. Rather than banning the devices or relying on them completely, modern curricula evolved to separate conceptual mastery from algorithmic automation.

By ensuring students understand the fundamental mathematical concepts first before using calculators for advanced tasks, the educational system successfully integrated technology without sacrificing critical thinking.

This historic compromise offers a valuable lesson today as schools grapple with the integration of generative artificial intelligence.

source: Hochman, A. (1986). Math Teachers Stage a Calculated Protest. The Washington Post. by @williampoutu

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3 Nephi 27:27:
“What manner of men ought ye to be?
Even as I am.”

Remembering the Saviour — Daily Disciple Memory List

RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
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Pray to the Father in Christ’s name

Study the words of Christ

Ponder His life and Atonement

Seek the guidance of the Holy Ghost

Worship God with gratitude

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Personal Character
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Be humble

Be meek

Be patient

Be honest

Be pure in thought and action

Be forgiving

Be grateful

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Christlike Love
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Show charity to all people

Be kind and compassionate

Lift those who are discouraged

Comfort those who mourn

Bear others’ burdens

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Daily Conduct
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Choose the right even when unseen

Speak truthfully and gently

Avoid contention

Control anger

Keep promises and covenants

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Service
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Help those in need

Serve quietly without seeking praise

Share what you have

Strengthen family and friends

Look for ways to bless someone each day

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Witness of Christ
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Stand as a witness of God

Speak of Christ when prompted

Live so your life reflects Him

Defend truth and righteousness

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Obedience
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Keep God’s commandments

Repent quickly when you fall short

Forgive others freely

Follow the promptings of the Spirit

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Covenant Identity
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Take upon you the name of Jesus Christ

Remember His sacrifice

Represent Him in all you do

Strive to become like Him by @williampoutu

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