Oh definitely, the basic math skills are needed, I just said the slide rule
does not have to be taught, for one to learn to work basic math on the
calculator. You can make errors with either, if your estimation skills are
not honed.
If anything, I think it is good to not even allow a calculator on tests. I
accidentally forgot mine when I sat for the Extra, and managed to pass just
fine with longhand math. However, they allow calculators, as that is
accepted in schools today.
Stuart
K5KVH
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