assistive technology and math
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Assistive Technologyfor Use with Mathematics
Mark Smith – EDSE517Adapted from work by Jeff
Sisk
Math Skills
Math skills are essential for many daily life activities, not just for work and school.
Calculating Finances
Understanding Spatial Relations
Measuring
Memorization
Characteristics of Students with Mathematic Learning
Disabilities• difficulty learning the meaning of numbers
(number sense), • trouble with tasks like sorting objects by
shape, size or color• recognizing groups and patterns• comparing and contrasting using concepts like
smaller/bigger or taller/shorter• learning to count, recognizing numbers and
matching numbers with amounts• difficulty solving basic math problems using
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• they struggle to remember and retain basic math facts (i.e. times tables)
• trouble figuring out how to apply their knowledge and skills to solve math problems
Characteristics of Students with Mathematic Learning
Disabilities• difficulties in visual-spatial skills• difficulty putting math facts down on
paper in an organized way• Language processing disabilities can
make it hard for a person to get a grasp of the vocabulary of math
• it may be hard to visualize patterns, different parts of a math problem or identify critical information needed to solve equations and more complex problems
Handheld Devices
Calculators & Graphing Calculators
• Perform basic and advanced math calculations
• Integrated data entry for spreadsheets and other computer documents
• Information can be shared among calculators
Drill & Practice Software
Mighty Math Number Heroes• Four exciting activities that encourage
students to learn and master skills in fractions, multiplication, division, 2D geometry, and more.
• Develops investigation and experimentation abilities.
Price: $29.95
http://www.riverdeep.net
Drill & Practice SoftwareWild West Math• Helps students in grades 2 - 6 develop
and refine fundamental math skills.• Memorization of basic math facts to the
process of long division.• Program activities can be adjusted to
accommodate a wide range of learning needs.
• Tutorial help screens provide carefully structured assistance.
Price: $41.94
http://www.micrograms.com
Simulations
Math Heads• Help students develop pre-algebra
skills; solve word problems• Make mental calculations• Compute fractions, decimals,
percentages, and equivalences• Build estimation skills
• Use logical thinking skills. Price: $79.95
http://www.theatrix.com
Simulations
Astro Algebra• Develops familiarity with whole and
rational numbers, decimals, fractions, ratios, proportions, and percents
• Introduces expressions, equations, functions, inequalities, and graphs
• Covers points, functions, equations, and inequalities with number lines and coordinate planes
Price: $69.95
http://www.riverdeep.net
Simulations
Cosmic Geometry• Virtual Manipulatives help students
make the connection between concrete and abstract concepts
• Grow Slides automatically present more advanced topics and problems
Price: $69.95
http://www.riverdeep.net
Simulations
SMARTBoard• Virtual Manipulatives help students
make the connection between concrete and abstract concepts
Simulations
Internet Resources
• Virtual Manipulatives help students make the connection between concrete and abstract concepts
Clairvoy Delicioushttp://del.icio.us/clairvoy/math
Math Word Processor
Math Type• Provides added toolbar in Microsoft
Word• Allows common math symbols to be
placed in a document as picture characters Price: $49.95
http://www.mathtype.com
High Tech Manipulatives
Intellimathics•Tool for manipulating onscreen
attribute blocks, tangrams, base ten blocks, geoboards, or fraction pieces
•Environment for manipulating any type of graphic, from bugs to balloons
•Add sorting bins, counting boxes, and Venn Hoops to your activities
•Gives verbal and written feedback to students as they make their selections
High Tech Manipulatives
IntellimathicsPrice: $139.95http://www.intellitools.com
Low Tech Manipulatives
• Buckets of pattern blocks• Trays of tiles and cubes• Collections of geoboards• Tangrams• Counters• Spinners
Other Low Tech for Math
• Graph Paper• Number Stamps• Raised Number Rulers• Math Line• Color coding for maintaining
columns • Big number buttons and large
keypads
Software on T221 Laptops
• IntelliTools/Math• Money Skills• Premier/Talking Calculator• SMARTBoard• MathType