Calculators and the math student

When a student and I agree to enter into a tutoring arrangement, I make it clear that they are not to use calculators during our tutoring sessions. They protest and say: "But we use calculators in school!". That's true. But how does a student follow the steps to solve a problem if the calculator is doing the work?

A student is welcome to use a calculator in the classroom, but no calculators are allowed while being tutored!

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