Low Tech Solutions
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| Tactile/Voice Output/Adaptive
Measuring Devices
- Products such as talking
measuring tapes and thermometers
have been designed for individuals who are blind and are very useful to
students who benefit from auditory feedback. The
Master Ruler is an ideal tool for teaching length. |
| Talking Clocks/Watches – There are a variety of talking
watches, clocks
and timers which provide auditory feedback. Many of the clocks
offer both digital and analog display to help make the connection
between the hands moving around the circle and time they represent. |
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Calculators - There are numerous
calculators with various design features available. Some students
benefit from having a printout which is useful because it allows them
to check their work and identify errors. Talking calculators are
helpful for auditory learners.
The Coin-U-Lator
is a calculator with keys shaped and sized exactly like coins along
with a smaller dollar bill. It adds or subtracts
amounts and has voice output.
The MoneyCalc
is an advanced version of Coin-u-Lator. It has features that
Coin-u-Lator has, but it has number keys so it also works like a
regular calculator.
The talking
desktop calculator speaks the individual digits or whole integers
in a female voice (voice output). There is a volume control which also
allows the audio to be turned off. It features a large 8 digit LCD
readout with numbers that are 5/8" high. The calculator adds,
subtracts, divides, multiplies and calculates percentages.
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| The Lottie
Kit - (Low
Tech Tools for Inclusive Education)
Kit is a collection of low
and mid tech tools designed for teachers, classroom aides, and
support professionals to use with students (grades K-12)
who have special needs. The math kit comes
with over 25 different tools. (See all the
items in this kit). |
High Tech Solutions
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Math Software
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Number
Concepts 1 & 2, MathPad, MathPad Plus, and IntelliMathics 3 – These five software programs
come from IntelliTools, Inc.
and provide curriculum-based activities designed to reinforce essential
math skills. All of these programs are compatible
with the Intellikeys keyboard, and provide speech feedback.
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Number
Concepts 1
(Grades K-2) and Number
Concepts 2 (Grades 3-5) provide practice in counting, beginning
addition, subtraction, concepts like greater than and less than, skip
counting, place value and factoring.
MathPad
(grades
K-2) is an easy to use “math processor” that enables students to do
math problems directly on the computer. Students
can complete a variety of computations that they would normally do
using a pencil and paper.
MathPad
Plus (grades
3-8) is the next level and includes fractions and decimals.
IntelliMathics
3 (grades Pre-K -8) allows students to experience math with
everyday activities. It includes: counting boxes
for whole number counting, decimal grids, base ten blocks, sorting
bins, etc. Activities using virtual manipulatives
help students see mathematical relationships never fully understood
before, along with full voice output.
Intellitools offers an online
demonstration of each of their above-mentioned programs (except
IntelliMathics 3).
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| Astro
Algebra and Cosmic
Geometry are from Riverdeep, Inc, and are designed for grades 7-9.
They cover major concepts presented in algebra and geometry, but offer
a way for students to interact who otherwise have trouble writing their
answers due to various disabilities. |
| MathType is
a software program that allows a student to use virtually all
arithmetic symbols to create equations and formulas for advanced math
and science problems. This tool is very useful to
an advanced student who must use the computer to produce written work. |
| First
Money is newly revised with better graphics, scanning capabilities
and better record keeping. First Money is the first step in independent
money skills. Voice prompts and graphics cue users through these
segments: Money Names, Equal Value and What’s it Worth. Each segment
includes a teach (step-by-step instruction) and quiz option. There
are several other money related programs available from Attainment
Company. |
Virtual Pencil Algebra
(Workshop Demo)
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