Sadly in school, its all about going through the syllabus quickly and less empthasis on Basic Maths and mental calculations.
If somebody has been using a calculator for so long and all of a sudden you take it away, it will take time to adapt, just like learning a new langauge.
A lot of people who keep knocking the younger generations, about maths, is a little bit harsh.
I find the older gen who are excellent at Mental Maths, really struggle when they have to use a computer, they practically crumble when they have to do online course and Electronic Tech Log, Electronic Perf etc.
Our company are talking about introducing Ipads, but the older generations, don't even want to make an effort to learn, in fact if they had there way, we would still be using type writters, in fact in the crew room, one guy couldn't even assign the computer to a correct printer, now that is basic, even a 6 year old could do that, however the younger gen are very good with technology, and like it or not, technology is moving forward.
Basically, what I am trying to say everyone has something to contribute, its important to remember that instead of calling people thick etc.
