# 3 Reasons Why Calculators and Written Work Count

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Podcast: [What in the world is dyscalculia?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-in-the-world-is-dyscalculia-5491897)
Published: 2026-01-12T14:20:48+00:00
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## Resource

Why should you keep using calculators, multiplication lists, and number lines? Why should you insist on written work? Dr. Wall discusses the justification for these crucial ideas: Evidence of thinking, stronger neural pathways, and a habit of precision and accuracy. Learn more at www.educalclearning.com or www.thedtri.org.

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