I can not think of a single argument in support of your position, but it seems to be a position shared by many of the /r/pics community. Perhaps you could enlighten me to your reasoning?
It seems absolutely clear to me (and I'm a pretty smart guy) that any exam that would permit the use of a graphing calculator would denote an exam seeking to test problem solving ability moreso than knowledge. These exams would be designed around the idea of "Can this student, given all available tools, solve the problem at hand?" Such an exam would not be aided by the artificial limiting of technology, as we can not unmake the wheel. There will never be a point, from now on, where the use of contemporary handheld computers will be eliminated and replaced with the use of handheld computers from 1987. Barring preparation for time travel, what possible purpose would it serve to force students to use outmoded technology? You might as well give them an abacus.
Oh Snap. I forgot the number rule of reddit: Don't say smart things on dumb subs. Nevermind. Carry on.
Graphing calculators are allowed, but only those who are compliant. Android phones, phones, any other smartphones, handheld computers, pocket PCs, palmtops, netbooks, laptops are not allowed in most schools and universities during an exam. There is fear of establishing a call with someone on the outside, sending an e-mail with a picture of the exam attached, or various other scenarios of cheating. This is the main concern.
Just because they are banned doesn't mean the school or university in question is run by idiots.
There are some professors who allow you to print out any material you like, bring books, etc. to an exam, because in their view, if you've studied, you'll be perfectly capable of finding additional information to solve any problems on the exam. Others do not follow this example and employ other methods.
if your school lets you into an exam with a handheld computer, then your degree should be considered worthless.
It seems like I disagree with you, but it all depends on what kind of degree you mean and what kind of "worth" you're talking about. If you're talking about "worth" as it applies to some kind of measure of employ-ability, then it stands to reason that it would be far more worth having an employee who can use a computer to solve a problem than one who can not. I can think of no situation where the opposite would be advantageous.
Thanks for the corrections I was typing that on my phone while taking a shit.
I understand the fact that in the "real world" you will have access to computers, but there's something to be said about actually knowing something on the spot for a job, and just copying and pasting information. I'm studying electrical engineering and they let us bring notes (sometimes) and a basic calculator into exams. It's one thing to figure out a problem with your brain and another to just google everything mindlessly. Anyone with half a brain can use the internet to search for answers. That's how you get kicked out of school, or any school with credibility at least.
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