Geometry 1.05

This is a post for my Geometry class with FLVS. My chosen argument is Argument A, which states that hand-held tools should be used to solve geometric equations, rather than a computer. It is better to use hand-held tools, such as a compass or a straightedge, rather than a computer program when dealing with geometric figures. One of the benefits to using hand-held tools is that they require one to think about what one is doing. When using a computer program, there is no need to understand what is happening. All that is needed is the memorization of the steps to graph whatever it is that is being graphed. Another benefit is the developing appreciation for ancient tools. When using a tool, such as a straightedge, one can realize how amazing it is for an ancient tool to be so precise. Also, not using one of these items causes one to rely solely on the computer. In the words of Colleen Moore, "you don't learn it [Geometry] as well." The last affirmative factor to this argument is that using the ancient tools in a Math course allows one to receive a History lesson within a Math lesson. In conclusion, it is more beneficial to use ancient objects rather than a computer program to solve Geometry equations. My sources are Colleen Moore and library.thinkquest.org/c006354/history.html.