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What assistive technology can help with Math?
Just as writing involves both the mechanics of putting words
on paper and the skill of composition, difficulties in math may
be caused by a student's inability to write or manipulate numbers
accurately or difficulty in computation skills. Here are some
suggested assistive technology solutions for writing numbers and
computation:
Assistive Technology for Math
- Abacus/ Math Line
- Enlarged math worksheets
- Low-tech alternatives for answering
- Math "Smart Chart"
- Money calculator and Coinulator
- Tactile/voice output measuring devices
- Talking watches/clocks
- Calculator /calculator with print out
- Calculator with large keys and/or large display Talking calculator
- Calculator with special features (e.g. fraction translation)
- On-screen/scanning calculator
- Alternative keyboard programmed for math tasks
- Software with cueing for math computation (may use adapted input methods)
- Software for manipulation of objects
- Voice recognition software
When is it appropriate?
Students who struggle with any of this math may benefit from
assistive technology as an accommodation to access and progress
in the regular education curriculum. The use of assistive technology
should not replace instruction in basic math skills, but should
be used in addition to continued instruction, unless that instruction
is determined by the IEP team no longer appropriate.
Where can I go for help?
The Special Education Teacher may be the most familiar with tools that help students who are having difficulty in math. However, if the IEP team needs assistance, an Assistive Technology specialist can help determine the assistive technology for math which is most appropriate in the environments and for the tasks with which the student is experiencing difficulties.
Other Helpful Websites
Schwab Foundation
Free downloadable Guide to Assistive Technology
LD Online
Suggestions regarding assistive technology for Math
LD Online Resources
Information about learning disabilities