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# John A. Van de Walle

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##  Quotes by John A. Van de Walle

> [Calculators can only calculate - they cannot do mathematics.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-a-van-de-walle/calculators-can-only-calculate-they-cannot-do-mathematics/)

John A. Van de Walle

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> [Mathematics is much more than computation with pencil and a paper and getting answers to routine exercises. In fact, it can easily…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-a-van-de-walle/mathematics-is-much-more-than-computation-with-pencil-and-a-paper-and/)

John A. Van de Walle

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