by The_Metatron wrote:There are quite a few operations that are considerably quicker to do on a slide rule. I presume you realize the importance of understanding the concepts behind mathematical operaions in contrast to simply keystroking an electronic calculator and transcribing the results.
My boys will learn how to use them as soon as I get them to understand logarithms.
i have taken Calculus I, II, and III in college. aren't logatithems tought in pre-calulus classes in the 11th or 12th grade? why are slide rules needed for middle school?
to knitpick, isn't sliding a cursor on a slide rule and transcribing it the same as using a calulator the same way?
