calculator
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One UC San Diego remedial math tutor observed that “some teachers would teach ‘life skills’ in high school math class, just using calculators, the internet, and prescribed formulas; classes didn’t teach ‘mathematical thinking.’
Because of this, depending solely on symptoms and risk calculators can delay detection until meaningful prevention is no longer possible.
From Science Daily
Some personal-finance and insurance sites have rate calculators where you answer a short survey and receive quote estimates.
From MarketWatch
A longevity calculator said if I smoked, my life would be shorter.
From Washington Post
Cost calculator: Where is it cheaper to build than to buy?
From New York Times
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