Which Statement Best Describes the Computational Skills Children Need to Learn

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the computational skills children need to learn?

A) Students should learn to use a calculator to do their computations as soon as an operation is introduced.
B) Students need good estimation skills because exact answers are seldom needed in everyday life.
C) Students should learn a variety of computational processes including paper-pencil algorithms, estimation and mental arithmetic strategies, and technological applications.
D) Students should become proficient with the algorithms involving large multi-digit numbers.