The APH report was conducted in 2005-2006 to analyze mathematics research and studies that meet the criteria for evidence-based practice.
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Math teachers of students who are blind or visually impaired will find resources and teaching strategies for mathematics and other number concepts in this section.
The APH report was conducted in 2005-2006 to analyze mathematics research and studies that meet the criteria for evidence-based practice.
Source: American Printing House for the Blind (APH)Ron Stewart describes the collaboration between Science Access Project and Technology Access Project at Oregon State University in "conducting the research and development of a variety of technologies that focus specifically on access to mathematical and hard science content for the print disabled."
Source: ATHEN (Access Technologists Higher Education Network)A landing page of links to current research on the topic of math education and math accessibility.
Source: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)Susan Osterhaus offers suggestions for materials, activities, and resources to help young children develop simple mathematical concepts.
Source: Susan's Math Technology Corner, Texas School for the Blind (TSBVI)The Paths to Literacy Project gathers strategies shared by professionals in the field. This resource bank is specific to the mathematics curriculum.
Source: Paths to LiteracyIncludes both Math and ELA (English/Language Arts). These frameworks are based on the same Maryland Common Core Curriculum Frameworks that were adopted by the State Board and include the identified braille skills and expectations at each grade level (Pre-kindergarten through grade 12) for students who read braille. The standards provide a clear roadmap of braille instruction for teachers and parents to improve literacy skills for students who read braille.
Source: School Improvement in MarylandThese links for teachers whose math students are blind or visually impaired include tips for classroom accommodations, advice for reading math aloud to students, and information about assistive technology.
Source: Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI)Although not aimed at parents of children with visual impairments, this site has useful general information, including strategies for teaching big mathematical concepts, activities that reinforce math skills in the daily routine, and links to additional resources.
Source: U.S. Department of EducationInternational Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI), Overbrook School for the Blind, and The Nippon Foundation collaborated on this teaching methods manual that includes use of the traditional abacus and Nemeth braille code.
Source: A Publication of ON-NET/ICEVICollection of videos includes abacus, calculators, low tech math tools, and Nemeth
Source: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)An annotated bibliography of Mathematics information on the World Wide Web, compiled and reviewed by the NCAC. This resource is not dated. Some web addresses may have changed.
Source: National Center on Accessing the General CurriculumQuestions, answers, and differing opinions about the use of Nemeth Code in math education.
Source: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative ServiAn outline for teaching Nemeth code. She includes strategies for teaching young adults who are newly blind and adults who are new to Nemeth. Links to learning resources are provided.
Source: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)The PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.
PhET is committed to making the simulations accessible to all learners. Their accessible simulations include: verbal descriptions and feedback, the use of sound and music to represent foundational science and mathematics relationships, and alternative navigation that moves beyond mouse or touch inputs. They are creating research-based, accessible STEM education resources to ensure that all students can experience the benefits of PhET Interactive Simulations.
The site includes teaching resources, with tips and strategies for including simulations in the classroom. They encourage teachers to share activities on the site.
This online handbook covers the range, from basic number facts to advanced mathematics, and includes a handbook for spoken mathematics.
Source: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)For your students with low vision who have to graph equations, and of course have to use graphing calculators, here is an inexpensive option you may want to consider. The following app was designed by William Jockush. He would appreciate your feedback at: MathSciGraphCalc2@gmail.com
Many thanks to Margaret Edwards from Special Programs at TSBVI for bringing this excellent product to my attention.
In these videos from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Susan Osterhaus presents information on the Orion TI-36X Talking Scientific Calculator in multiple videos, including:
This free webcast with Susan Osterhaus discusses the importance of the Nemeth Code, producing accessible math materials, applying a multi-sensory approach and universal design to math instruction, technology tools for students who are blind and visually impaired, helpful teaching aids for students and teachers, and issues and challenges with standardized testing.
Source: Perkins eLearningThis section of the TSBVI website, created by Susan Osterhaus, is one of the most comprehensive online resources on math education for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Source: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)This site has suggestions for helping young children with visual impairments develop a positive attitude towards math, with activities for teaching numbers sense, basic concepts, one-to-one correspondence, and counting skills.
Source: Project Math Access