Math Products
from APH
Kerry Isham
APH Field Services Representative
MathBuilders
A Supplemental Math Program
for Braille Users from K-3
Eight Units
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5 - Measurement
6 - Geometry
7 - Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and
Decimals
8 - Data Collection, Graphing,
Probability/Statistics
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Matching, Sorting, and Patterning
Number Concepts (not yet available)
Place Value (not yet available)
Number Operations (not yet
available)
Unit Framework
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Objectives
Instructional Strategies
Worksheets
Manipulatives
Assessment Grid
Objective
Grade 3
MA 3-1 Recognize and extend growing
geometric patterns.
MA 3-2 Recognize and identify numeric
patterns.
MA 3-3 Identify and describe patterns in a
multiplication chart.
Date /Rating/Notes
General Guidelines
Provides General
Overview of Program
Accommodations for
students
Adaptive devices
Tactile Illustrations
Assessments
Included on CD
Available in Print and
Braille
Unit 1 – Matching, Sorting &
Patterning
Unit 1 - Matching, Sorting,
and Patterning
• Teacher’s Guide
– Introduction for specific content theme
– Recommended children’s literature
– Lessons for grades K-3
• 58 Worksheets
– Print over Braille
– Answer sheet in teacher’s guide
• Manipulatives
• CD
Unit 1 - Materials
Included in Kit
Kit includes the majority of materials for
each lesson
• Set of 54 shapes – three shapes, three
sizes, and three colors/textures
• Story Board and shapes with Velcro
backing
• Length sticks
• Feel ‘n Peel stickers and instruments for
making sound patterns
Unit 1 - Sample Lesson
MA K-10
Matching, Sorting, Patterning
Objective: The child will extend a
simple pattern of two or three
objects or shapes by repeating
the pattern at least two more
times.
Unit 1 - What’s My
Pattern?
Grade 3
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12
11
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Unit 6 - Geometry
Unit 6 - Geometry
• Teacher’s Guide
– Introduction for specific content theme
– Recommended children’s literature
– Lessons for grades K-3
• 34 Worksheets
– Print over Braille
– Answer sheet in teacher’s guide
• Manipulatives
• CD
Unit 6 - Materials Included
in Kit
• Story Board and
Diagramming Strips
• Geometric Shapes
• 3-D Geometric Figures
• Geometro
• Nemeth Code
Reference Sheet
Unit 6 - Introduction of How to
Communicate These Concepts in
Nemeth…
• Shapes
• Similar
• Congruent
• Parallel
• Perpendicular
Unit 6 - Sample Lesson
G 1-4
Geometry
Objective: The student will examine
and relate three-dimensional shapes
to two-dimensional shapes: circle to
sphere, square to cube, triangle to
pyramid.
Unit 6 - Sample
Worksheet
G 1-6
Geometry
Objective: The student will
identify symmetrical
figures (lines of symmetry
with two matching parts).
Unit 8 - Data Collection, Graphing, and
Probability/Statistics
Unit 8 - Data Collection, Graphing,
and Probability/Statistics
• Teacher’s Guide
– Introduction for specific content theme
– Recommended children’s literature
– Lessons for grades K-3
• 21 Worksheets
– Print over Braille
• Manipulatives
• CD
Unit 8 - Materials Included in
Kit
• 2 Graphing Grids
• Graphing Squares
- 36 full squares
and 9 half squares
• Spinner with 2
Overlays
• Embossed Graph
Sheets 1”
• Feel ‘n Peel
Stickers
Unit 8 - Sample Worksheet
Unit 7 – Fractions, Mixed
Numbers & Decimals
Unit 7 - Fractions, Mixed
Numbers, and Decimals
• Teacher’s Guide
– Introduction for specific content theme
– Recommended children’s literature
– Lessons for grades K-3
• 32 Worksheets
– Print over Braille
• Manipulatives
• CD
Unit 7 - Materials
Included in Kit
• Fraction Bars
• Decimal Bars
• Tray for Fraction & Decimal
Bars
• Fraction Circles
• Tray for Fraction Circles
• Tactile Tokens
Unit 5 - Measurement
Unit 5 - Measurement
–Teacher's guide with lesson
plans
–CD-ROM with General
Guidelines for Teaching Math to
Young Braille Users
–9 student worksheets for
additional practice
–Manipulatives
Unit 5 - Materials Included in Kit
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Metric-English Measurement Ruler
Analog Clock Model
Clock Face Sheets
Individual Calendar Kit
Talking Thermometer
POURfect Measuring Cups
Measuring Jars
Primary Balance Scale
Standard Mass Set, 17 pieces
Kilogram Mass
Hexagram Mass Set, 54 pieces
Abacuses or Abaci
•NOT a calculator!
•Like scratch paper
Abacuses or Abaci
Cranmer Abacus
Beginner’s Abacus
EzeeCOUNT Abacus
Abacuses or Abaci
Geometro
Geometro
Geometro models are flat plastic shapes that can be
readily joined to form three-dimensional solids. The
pieces use hook/loop material to adhere to each other
and are easy to handle, sturdy, and safe.
Students learn how to:
•Build increasingly complex two- and threedimensional shapes
•Describe attributes and parts of two- and threedimensional shapes
•Explore nets that can be folded to form pyramids and
prisms
•Learn elements of spatial symmetry
•Demonstrate rotations and mirror symmetry
Hundreds Board &
Manipulatives Kit
Hundreds Board &
Manipulatives Kit
Number Line
Device
Number Line Device
The number line is a basic tool for teaching
number concepts, number sequence, counting,
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
rounding, estimating whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals.
It consists of three parts: a blue plastic base
with storage compartment for number lines and
pegs, 15 interchangeable number line segments
in large print and braille, and 40 plastic
cylinders/pegs with an arrow formation on one
end that may be used to graph lines and rays.
Quick Pick Math
Quick Pick Math
This is a fun and challenging flash card game that
provides a unique play format for students who are
visually impaired and blind. Each Quick Pick title
consists of a set of cards packaged in one or more
plastic cases and includes a wooden tool. Each game
card presents a question or other challenge with four
possible answers. The student reads the card while it
is still in the case.
To play, the player chooses an answer by inserting
the wooden tool in one of four holes in the front of
the case. If the answer is correct, the card will slide
out. If incorrect, the card will not pull out, and the
player should try again. The object is to Quick Pick
as many cards as possible on the first try.
Math Flash
Math Flash
Animated characters help make mathematics fun
with these self-voicing electronic flash cards.
Math Flash™ software helps elementary students
sharpen math skills with talking electronic flash
cards. This self-voicing program uses the
computer's sound card to communicate
instructions, drills, practice sessions, and games.
Students can select their favorite fun Math Mentor
character. Teachers can modify the number of
problems, degree of difficulty, and insert custom
problems.
Math Flash
Venn Diagram Template
Kit
Venn Diagram Template
Kit
This kit includes 15 sheets with two-circle
diagrams and 15 sheets with three-circle
diagrams, sized to allow for braille labeling
in all sections and in the outer margins. The
outlines of the circles are made in
contrasting lines styles so they are easily
distinguishable, both visually and tactually.
These heavy, consumable sheets may be
tooled directly or used in a braillewriter.
Includes 30 sheets total measuring 11.5 x
11 inches.
Talking Graphing Calculator
Talking Graphing
Calculator
The Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing
Calculator is a modified TI-84 Plus with a
small attachment that adds accessibility
and additional controls. APH partnered with
Orbit Research® and Texas Instruments® to
make this powerful calculator accessible.
This calculator is available for
purchase with Federal Quota
funds!
Can you think of
any students who
would benefit
from any of these
APH math
products?
Kerry Isham
APH Field Services
Representative
kisham@aph.org