MathTalkby

Metroplex Voice Computing, Inc.

Voice Recognition Software for Mathematics

“Voice” Math Operations &Print Finished Work

Without Using a Keyboard or a Mouse!

Who Would Benefit From MathTalk?

Individuals who…

• Have handwriting that is illegible.• Lack the fine motor skills necessary to write or

type.• Are unable to focus on writing or typing for

long periods of time.• Want a new and fun way of doing MATH!!!

Metroplex Voice Computing, Inc.

• Formed in 1997

• For use with DragonNaturallySpeaking

• Clients include : Department of Defense, FAA, The United States Army Corp of Engineers.

Cost

• Prices range from $275 to $875.

• Scientific Notebook features “Translate to

Brail” for individuals who are sight-impaired.

Before Getting Started…

• 2 GHz PC; Intel Pentium or Equivalent AMD

• 2.5 GB Free Hard Disk Space• Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7

• Soundblaster or Compatible Soundcard

As Well As…

• 4 GIG RAM for Dragon 11• Microsoft Internet Explorer v.6 or

Higher• CD-ROM Drive for Installation• Web Connection is Required for

Activation

Features…

• “Voice” and print your own work • NO MOUSE or KEYBOARD!• Perform operations in arithmetic, pre-algebra,

algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and graphing

• Evaluate and check all answers• Translate to brail

Other Positives

• Independently complete assignments and projects.

• No longer need a scribe.

Drawbacks…

• Cost

• Doesn’t include supplemental hardware

• Vocabulary

• Feeling “different” from others

What Teachers and Students Are Saying…

• “We should have that on our computers!” – 8th grader

• “Several of my students would benefit from this!” – 8th grade special ed teacher

• “Its great, but My students with speech/language issues could not use this technology.” – 8th grade special ed teacher

• “I wish it worked faster!” – 8th grader

Questions

• Do you think students would be eager to use this software in your classrooms?

• Do you think this software would benefit students diagnosed with ADD/ADHD?

• http://metroplexvoice.com/