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To determine whether an individual will
benefit from assistive technology in the area of mathematics,
AT professionals should ask themselves the following
consideration question: “Can the individual effectively
complete the math demands of the educational curriculum
or work setting without the use of aids/devices?” If
the answer to this question is “no,” then
teams may want to assess this area further to determine
if AT is needed.
A variety of low and high tech aids are available for
individuals who have difficulty in the area of math.
Examples include math stamps for individuals who lack
fine motor control for drawing graphs, clocks, number
lines, etc; grid paper for keeping math computations
in alignment; specialized calculators with auditory feedback,
enlarged screens, or visual cues for button properties;
and software programs that allow the user to complete
math computations on the computer or allow teachers to
create modified math activities with picture and auditory
supports (Reed, 2004).
Below is a collection of articles, handouts/forms
and useful links related to the area of math.
Reference:
Reed, P (Ed.). Assessing Student’s Needs for Assistive Technology: A
Resource Manual for School District Teams (4th ed.). Wisconsin Assistive
Technology Initiative: 2004. |
