ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR MATHEMATICS
In the realm of mathematics there is a wide variety of low, medium and high tech devices available to assist teachers of and students with special needs. Some of these devices include:
Text Books - There are numerous amounts of mathematics textbooks that provide systematic, explicit instructions for students on specific as well multiple content strands.
Bast ten blocks - Math A Tube proves an excellent definition of base ten blocks as well as provides a video on how to use them.
Geometry Set -This is a set of geometrical instruments that helps students perform simple functions from as simple as measuring the length of a line to as complex as identifying the degree of an angle.
Calculators - These automatically work out entered computations. Calculators however may require a little training to use. Algebra 2 is an online version of a calculator that is easily accessible to students.
Software - This refers to various programmes available to install on computers to aide students in performing mathematical functions. Microsoft has a free downloadable software kit that has a full featured graphing calculator, conversion tool etcetera.
Virtual Manipulatives - Virtual manipulatives are a new form technology that can be used in the classroom to teach Mathematics. Many of these manipulative are things that are already being used in the classroom but they have been modified to be used electronically, some of these manipulatives include tan grams, base ten blocks, geoboards, rulers, etc.
The following link will provide you with a multitude of virtual manipulatives that can be used in the classroom: http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
The following power point presents names and examples of other assistive technologies for mathematics.
Assistive Technologies for Mathematics
Text Books - There are numerous amounts of mathematics textbooks that provide systematic, explicit instructions for students on specific as well multiple content strands.
Bast ten blocks - Math A Tube proves an excellent definition of base ten blocks as well as provides a video on how to use them.
Geometry Set -This is a set of geometrical instruments that helps students perform simple functions from as simple as measuring the length of a line to as complex as identifying the degree of an angle.
Calculators - These automatically work out entered computations. Calculators however may require a little training to use. Algebra 2 is an online version of a calculator that is easily accessible to students.
Software - This refers to various programmes available to install on computers to aide students in performing mathematical functions. Microsoft has a free downloadable software kit that has a full featured graphing calculator, conversion tool etcetera.
Virtual Manipulatives - Virtual manipulatives are a new form technology that can be used in the classroom to teach Mathematics. Many of these manipulative are things that are already being used in the classroom but they have been modified to be used electronically, some of these manipulatives include tan grams, base ten blocks, geoboards, rulers, etc.
The following link will provide you with a multitude of virtual manipulatives that can be used in the classroom: http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
The following power point presents names and examples of other assistive technologies for mathematics.
Assistive Technologies for Mathematics