Mathematics
Mathematics has day to day implications such as balancing a check book or simply arriving to work on time. Unfortunately, many students in our nation struggle with mathematics. Here are some tools to assist your child with success in math!
Things You Should Know Before Selecting Assistive Technology
- In order for the technology you select to be effective you must be certain that it aligns with the curriculum and that it moves your student toward his/her educational goals.
- The activities should be meaningful and relevant and not simply fun and engaging.
- Sometimes more than one assistive technology may be necessary.
Types of Mathematical Assistive Technology:
Low Tech:
Mid Tech:
High Tech:
Many of the low and mid tech devices can be purchased at Onion Mountain Technology.
Another great resource for assistive math technology is Tech Potential.
-Tech Potential also provides tools for other subject areas.
Low Tech:
- Ruler
- Enlarged worksheet
- Graph paper
- Pencil Grips
Mid Tech:
- Calculators with enlarged screens
- Talking Calculator
High Tech:
- Math Toolbars
- Alternative Keyboards and Portable Math Processors
- There a many websites that present math in a fun an interactive way.
- There are also online math tutors
Many of the low and mid tech devices can be purchased at Onion Mountain Technology.
Another great resource for assistive math technology is Tech Potential.
-Tech Potential also provides tools for other subject areas.
References:
Dell, A. G., Newton, D. A., & Petroff, J. G. (2008). Assistive technology in the classroom: Enhancing the school experiences of students with disabilities. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
The Educator's Room - "A fresh, innovative perspective on education.". (n.d.). Retrieved June 24, 2013, from http://theeducatorsroom.com
K-12 Using Assistive Technology for Math and Science [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik1BuiLyMkY
Retrieved June 24, 2013, from www.onionmountaintech.com/index.php
Assistive Technology Tools for Learning Disabilities, Learning Differences, and Other Needs | Shelley Haven ATP, RET. (n.d.). Retrieved June 24, 2013, from http://techpotential.net/attoolbox
Retrieved June 24, 2013, from http://www.wati.org/content/supports/free/pdf/Ch8-Mathematics.pdf
Dell, A. G., Newton, D. A., & Petroff, J. G. (2008). Assistive technology in the classroom: Enhancing the school experiences of students with disabilities. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
The Educator's Room - "A fresh, innovative perspective on education.". (n.d.). Retrieved June 24, 2013, from http://theeducatorsroom.com
K-12 Using Assistive Technology for Math and Science [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik1BuiLyMkY
Retrieved June 24, 2013, from www.onionmountaintech.com/index.php
Assistive Technology Tools for Learning Disabilities, Learning Differences, and Other Needs | Shelley Haven ATP, RET. (n.d.). Retrieved June 24, 2013, from http://techpotential.net/attoolbox
Retrieved June 24, 2013, from http://www.wati.org/content/supports/free/pdf/Ch8-Mathematics.pdf