Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Algebra I and using calculator Marco is a high school student who does not receive special education or Section 504 services. In his Algebra I class, Marco often makes mistakes when multiplying or dividing large numbers with decimals. When Marco uses a calculator, he arrives at the correct answer. Are there other ways to address this student's need? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I feel regardless of not receiving services through special education or a 504 plan the teacher should give the calculator. As a math special education teacher I feel that on assessment you are judging the process of coming to an answer and not the calculations. If the student can complete the task successfully with a calculator then he has mastered the task. No where in a math standard does it state the students have to complete the math task by hand without the use of a calculator.