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Assistive Technology
Tools for Math
Created by South River AT Center Facilitators
Sharon Edwards & Kristie Stapler
Hosted by
People First
Language
“People First Language puts the person before the disability and describes
what a person has, not who a person is.”
Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved
August 1, 2012 from http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/pfl-sh09.pdf
Assistive Technology Device
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• An assistive technology device is any item, piece of
equipment, or product system, acquired commercially off the
shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase,
maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities.
• Assistive Technology encompasses a broad range of devices
from very simple (low tech) to very sophisticated (high tech).
(IDEA, 20 U.S.C. Chapter 33, Sect. 1401)
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Consideration
The IEP team shall…….
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• Consider whether the child requires assistive technology
devices and services…..
IDEA ’97 300.346 (a)(2)(v)
• Consideration should be given for every student with a
disability who is eligible for an IEP…..
Bulletin 1508
SETT Framework
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• A complex task of gathering information can be
simplified using the SETT framework (Zabala, 1994)
• SETT stands for:
Student
Environment
Task
Tools (Recommendations)
Identifying Difficulties
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• To provide appropriate supports, we must determine
the types of difficulties the student is experiencing.
• Many students require special education support,
accommodations, modifications, and/or assistive
technology to be able to make progress in a common
core curriculum.
Success in Math
• Students need to be able to:
 Read
 Write
 Draw
 Compute
 Compare
 Measure
 Problem solve
 Understand time
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Types of Math Difficulties
Persons experiencing difficulty with math may
have problems in one or more of the following
areas:
 Calculation
 Visual-spatial skills
 Organization
 Problem Solving
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Types of Math Difficulties
Calculation Skills
 Memorizing basic facts and formulas
 Remembering simple rules and definitions
 Following the proper order of operations
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Types of Math Difficulties
Visual-spatial skills
 Seeing the book, worksheet or board
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 Seeing the book accurately (there is a difference!)
 Recording on paper so it can be understood
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Types of Math Difficulties
Organizational skills
 Interpreting problems correctly
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 Grouping the skills necessary to solve the problem
 Performing steps in order
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Types of Math Difficulties
Problem solving skills
 Identifying and selecting appropriate strategies
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 Using the strategies correctly
 Generalizing strategies to other situations
 Applying acquired knowledge and skills to solve problems
Assistive Technology Tools
• Assistive technology devices for math
include a variety of tools ranging from easy
to complex and inexpensive to expensive
that are used to support calculation,
visual-spatial, organizational, and problemsolving skills.
• Assistive technology can be used to:
 Remediate deficits
 Compensate for deficits
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Remediation of Deficit Areas
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• Strategies and skill based instruction are
needed to improve deficits areas. Assistive
technology can play a role in remediating skills.
o For example, for a deficit in learning multiplication
facts, provide students with a facts sheet that they
can use to compute more advanced multiplication
o AT use can help remediate deficits while skills are
improving.
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Compensation of Deficit Areas
• Generally, assistive technology serves to compensate for
deficit areas by enhancing access to and success in
completing instructional tasks which require students to
read, write and comprehend instructional materials.
• Compensation provides supports always because the
student would not be able to perform the task without
the support.
o For example, using a calculator to compensate for deficits
in calculation. It will not directly remediate difficulties.
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Technology Supports for Math
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In order to produce quality work, the student
must have an appropriate environment and access
to the proper tools to compensate for difficulties
that they are experiencing.
 While these tools may not specifically address math skills, they
are considered necessary for some students to provide them
with access to the curriculum.
 In some cases, these tools may be the only assistive technology
students will need to complete their math tasks.
The AT Continuum
Low-Tech
Mid-Tech
High-Tech
Manipulatives
Word processor
Adapted Computer
Reference Material
Talking Calculator
Text-to-speech
Adapted utensils
Digital recorder
Voice Recognition
Slant boards
Magnification aids
iPad/Tablet
Tracking aids
Contrast aids
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Positioning Aids
Allows for optimal positioning of text
 Clipboards and binder clips
 Page-Up
Clipboards
(Onion Mountain Technology)
 Teacher-made slant boards with 3-ring binders
 Port-a-Book Stand
(Onion Mountain Technology)
Slant Board
 Slant Boards
(Pocketful of Therapy)
Page Ups
PortaBook
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Tracking Aids
Enables students with visual tracking
difficulties to maintain their place in the
text
 Bar Magnifier
(Independent Living Aids)
 Colored Reading Filters
(Onion Mountain Technology)
Reading Filters
Bar Magnifier
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Contrast Aids
Alters the foreground-background contrast to
promote visual access to text
 Highlighters
 Highlighting Tape
(Onion Mountain Technology)
 Acetate Report Covers
 Colored Reading Filters
Reading Filters
(Onion Mountain Technology)
Report Covers
Highlighter Tape
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Adapted Utensils
Adapted writing utensils are used to promote
an appropriate grip for writing
Improves legibility
Delays fatigue and increases comfort
Heavy Weighted
Pencil and Pen
• These may be beneficial for students who have
difficulty securing and maintaining a steady
grasp on a standard pen or pencil.
Evo Grip Pen
 Adapted Pens/Pencils
(Onion Mountain, Sammons Preston)
 Pencil Grips
(Onion Mountain, Sammons Preston)
Pencil Grips
Adapted Pencils
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Adapted Paper
Adapted writing paper help students
improve their legibility, writing size
and keep their writing on the
baseline.
Bold Lined Paper
 Raised Lined Paper
 Bold Lined Paper
Smart Start Story Paper
 Bright Lined Paper
 Smart Start Story Paper
Spacing Paper
Bright Lined Paper
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Create Your Own Adapted Paper
• Handwriting Worksheets
http://www.handwritingworksheets.com
• Do2Learn
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http://www.do2learn.com/disabilities/FASDtoolbox/education_resources/
resource_center/classroom_tools.htm
• Printable Paper
http://www.printablepaper.net/category/specialty
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LOW – HIGH TECH TOOLS
Magnification Aids
Allows for controlled enlargement of
text to magnification level needed
 Bar, page, pocket and stand magnifiers
(Maxi-Aids, Independent Living Aids)
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Pocket Magnifiers
 Handheld Magnifiers
(Enhanced Vision)
 Closed Circuit Television Systems
(Enhanced Vision)
Handheld Magnifiers
Closed Circuit TV
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Manipulatives
Provides concrete materials that can be
used when performing math tasks
 Counters
(Beacon Ridge, MathFun.com)
 Pattern Blocks (Beacon Ridge, MathFun.com)
 Fraction Tiles (Beacon Ridge, MathFun.com)
 Tangrams (MathFun.com)
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Manipulatives
 BarCulator
 PieCulator
 Cranmer Abacus
 MathLine
 Master Fraction
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Virtual Manipulatives
Allows for access to electronic manipulatives
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 National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/)
 Glencoe
(http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/mathematics/ebook_assets/vmf/VMF-Interface.html)
 Math Playground
(http://www.mathplayground.com/math_manipulatives.html)
 Math Manipulatives: Virtual Manipulatives on the Web
(http://www.ct4me.net/math_manipulatives_2.htm)
Charts and Study Guides
Booklets provide sample problems and
references for solving common math
problems
 Flip charts, Quick Study guides
 Quick Math Books
 CliffNotes
 Flow chart, cheat sheets
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Charts and Study Guides
Online resources provide sample problems and references for
solving common math problems
 Ask Dr. Math – Math Forum @ Drexel
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
 Math.com - www.math.com/
 WebMath.com - www.webmath.com
 Algebra.help - www.algebrahelp.com
 SparkNotes - www.sparknotes.com/math/
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Process Aids
Provide auditory prompts for solving multi-step problems
 StepPad
(Attainment)
 VoiceCue
(Attainment)
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Calculators
Large Key Calculators
 Provide large buttons and/or large display for physical access
 Big Calc Giant Calculator
 Sci-Pod Low Vision Scientific Calculator
 Desk-top Calculator
Talking Calculators
 Provides speech feedback of numbers entered and numbers on display
 Available in many languages
Fraction Calculators
 Provides calculation assistance for solving fraction problems
 TI-15 Explorer Calculator
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Calculators
Graphing Calculators
 Provides assistance in completing math tasks that require graphing
 Some provide link to computer – connectivity
 TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
 CFX-9850G+ Graphing Calculator
 Accessible Graphing Calculator
Talking Scientific Calculators
 Provides speech feedback for solving higher level math equations
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Talking Scientific Calculator
Orion T136X Talking Scientific Calculator
TI-36X
Low Vision Scientific Calculators
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Onscreen Calculators
Provide on-screen calculation assistance
 Big Calc
 Windows based Calculators- standard and scientific
 Giant On-Screen Calculator
http://mrjennings.co.uk/teacher/maths/calc.html
 Calcu-Scan
 Ti-SmartView emulator software
 Audio Graphing Calculator
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Calculator with Braille Input-Output 2
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Allows Braille users to enter problems using Braille keystrokes and have
embossed output
 Braille ‘n Speak
Graphing and Charting Software
• Allows students to create graphs on the computer
 Microsoft Word
(Microsoft)
 Microsoft Excel
(Microsoft)
 Graph Club
(Tom Snyder)
 TI Interactive
(Texas Instruments)
 Geometer Sketchpad
(Key Curriculum Press)
 Scientific Notebook
(MacKichen Software)
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Manipulatives
Provides concrete materials that can be used when performing
money tasks
 Bills, coins – Hands on Money
(Attainment)
 Bills, coins, stickers, trays
(Creative Presentation Resources, PCI)
 Check writing and banking sets
(PCI)
 Coin Abacus
(PCI)
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Charts and Study Guides
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Provides visual cues and references for math tasks involving money
 Money Books
(Attainment, PCI)
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Money Calculators
Provides a tool for calculating money
 Coinulator
(PCI, Onion Mountain Technology, Attainment)
 Money Calc
(PCI)
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Adapted Rulers
Provides for visual and physical support when measuring
 Master Ruler
(Onion Mountain Technology)
 Finger Grip Ruler
(Onion Mountain Technology)
 Large number rulers
(Fiskars, local department stores)
 Total Tools Audio Ruler
(Crayola)
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Adapted Measuring Aids
Provides fractional and/or decimal increments
 Labeled with fraction
(StanleyTools, Lufkin)
Provides Laser / Digital measure without tape
 FATMAX Tru Laser Measurer 100 Series
(StanleyTools)
Provides voice output when measuring
 Talking Tape Measure
(LLS Group, MaxiAids)
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Adapted Measuring Aids
Provides measuring support through talking, color-coding,
larger / bolder numbers, larger handles, more stable bases, etc
 Talking Measuring Jug
(Independent Living Aids)
 Teaspoon Measuring Syringe
(Independent Living Aids)
 Color Coded Measuring Cups
(MaxiAids)
 Big Number Funnel Set
(MaxiAids)
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Manipulatives
Allows for visual cues when telling time
 Clock Setting
(Attainment)
 Master Clock
(Onion Mountain Technology)
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Adaptive Watches
Provides various modes of output to assist with telling time
 Talking Watch
(Independent Living Aids)
 Vibrating Watch
(Independent Living Aids)
 Dual Time Watch
(Timex)
 Teaching Watches
(Timex, Zoobee)
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Software for Time
 Match Time
(Attainment)
 Trudy’s Time and Place
(Edmark)
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Determining The Optimal Tool(s) 2
• Student abilities and needs
• Required tasks / job
• Available supports
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Benefits of AT
• Productivity
• Independence
• Achievement
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Things to Remember
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• Technology is no substitute for good instruction
• Technology should be used in conjunction with
other available supports
• Technology used should be monitored and
changes made as needed
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Questions & Answers
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Louisiana Assistive Technology
Initiative (LATI)
Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative Regional Centers provide the following FREE services.
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Professional Development - LATI provides in-depth training on specific areas of AT are designed for
newcomers as well as experienced professionals looking to expand their perspective of AT.
•
AT Assessment Assistance - LATI assists the school systems’ staff in conducting AT assessments through
job-embedded coaching and training.
•
Consultations - LATI provides consultative services to address AT issues on individual students or address
general classroom AT needs.
•
Technical Assistance - LATI provides technical assistance to school systems to address difficulties with AT
devices, hardware, and software.
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Short-Term Equipment Loans - LATI provides a FREE short-term loan program to assist school systems in
conducting AT assessments and/or recommending assistive technology for students.
South River AT Center
Sharon Edwards
sharon.edwards@apsb.org
Kristie Stapler
kristie.stapler@apsb.org
611 North Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7278 or 7279
www.lati3.com
Hours of Operation: 7:30 – 3:00 M-F
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