<p>I took the ACT today.
When I was using my calculator, the teacher kept telling me that I'm not allowed to hold the calculator(by hold I mean hold the calculator up in the air), she said I can only use the calculator by placing it flat on the table, she even said "if you hold it up again I'll take it away".
I also heard she said the same thing to other people.</p>
<p>Is this normal?
We're not allowed to hold the calculator up in the air?</p>
<p>That’s stupid and lame, you should be able to a least pick it up. </p>
<p>Why do you need to “hold it up in the air”?</p>
<p>That rule is not stupid, you could be showing the calculation/answer to other students by holding it that way, or was that your intention?</p>
<p>I was told the same thing last time. </p>
<p>Stop overreacting, I didn’t even mean it like that. Do you work for the act or something, calm down. </p>
<p>@TomSrOfBoston
Excuse me, why would I want to show the nswer to other students? I don’t even know anyone of them in the room!
And it’s not like I’m hold it very high in the air. I only hold it in the air a little above my desk.</p>
<p>I’m holding it up in the air cause it’s hard to see the numbers on the screen if it is flat on the desk. (becuase of light reflection)</p>
<p>I’ve heard of the rule. It makes enough sense. It’s pretty crazy it was actually enforced though. I was really nervous yesterday that I was going to get my electronic watch taken away. I could feel eyes on me.</p>
<p>I have always held my calculator up and have never had any problems. Unenforced for the most part. I find it awkward to keep my calculator on my desk though</p>