Title: Georgia Department of Education
1Using Assistive Technology to Support Math Success
2- Course Overview and Outcomes
3Course Overview
- In this course, participants will learn about a
range of assistive technology devices that can be
used to support students with disabilities who
are struggling in the area of math.
4Course Outcomes
- Increase educator knowledge of assistive
technology devices and services to enhance
instructional programming - Enhance student achievement by providing access
to appropriate assistive technology devices
5 6Current Educational Focus
- The way in which special education and related
services are provided to students with high
incidence disabilities has changed as a result of
recent legislative mandates. - Increased inclusion in the general education
curriculum. - Increased academic demands for all students.
- Required accountability for student progress.
7Current Educational Focus
- The change in focus is due to recent legislative
mandates including - No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
- Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act of 2004
8No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
- State and local education agencies are
responsible for developing academic standards
that are utilized to develop high quality
instructional programs for all students. - Students with disabilities must have access to
the same standards-based curricula as their
general education peers. The students
Individual Educational Program also determines
educational programming.
9No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
- Students with disabilities must participate in
testing to assess their progress in meeting these
standards. - Students with the most significant cognitive
disabilities may participate in testing based on
alternate achievement standards. The number of
students participating in the alternate
assessments must not exceed 1 of all students in
the grades tested.
10Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act of 2004
- Children with disabilities should achieve to high
academic standards developed for all students. - Students should be provided with appropriate
assistive technology devices and services as well
as accommodations and modifications to assist
them in making progress in their educational
programs. - School systems must be accountable for student
achievement for all students.
11Georgia Performance Standards Skill Areas
- The Georgia Department of Education has
established (or is establishing) academic
standards across core content areas. - These standards are referred to as the Georgia
Performance Standards and are available at
http//www.georgiastandards.org - Students with disabilities must have access to
the standards-based general education curriculum.
12Georgia Performance Standards Skill Areas
- In the Georgia Performance Standards, the
mathematics curriculum is organized into five
content strands - Number and Operations
- Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers,
relationships among numbers, and number systems - Measurement
- Understand measurable attributes of objects and
the units, systems, and processes of measurement
13Georgia Performance Standards Skill Areas
- Geometry
- Analyze characteristics and properties of two-
and three-dimensional geometric shapes and
develop mathematical arguments about geometric
relationships - Algebra
- Understand patterns, relations, and functions
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Formulate questions that can be addressed with
data and collect, organize, and display relevant
data to answer them
14- Math Difficulties and Supports
15Types 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
- To provide appropriate supports, we must
determine the types of difficulties the student
is experiencing.
16Types of Math Difficulties
- Calculation skills
- Memorizing basic facts and formulas
- Remembering simple rules and definitions
- Following the proper order of operations
17Types of Math Difficulties
- Visual-spatial skills
- Seeing the book, worksheet or board
- Seeing the book accurately (there is a
difference!) - Recording on paper so it can be understood
18Types of Math Difficulties
- Organizational skills
- Interpreting problems correctly
- Grouping the skills necessary to solve the
problem - Performing steps in order
19Types of Math Difficulties
- Problem solving skills
- Identifying and selecting appropriate strategies
- Using the strategies correctly
- Generalizing strategies to other situations
- Applying acquired knowledge and skills to solve
problems
20Types of Math Difficulties
- Many students require special education support,
accommodations, modifications, and/or assistive
technology to be able to make progress in a
standards-based curriculum.
21- Assistive Technology Definitions
22Definition of Assistive Technology
- Assistive technology device
- Any item, piece of equipment or product system,
whether acquired commercially off the shelf,
modified, or customized, that is used to
increase, maintain, or improve the functional
capabilities of children with disabilities. - Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act of 2004
23Definition of Assistive Technology
- Assistive technology device
- EXCEPTION. The term does not include a medical
device that is surgically implanted, or the
replacement of such device. - Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act of 2004
24Definition of Assistive Technology
- Broad definition gives IEP teams the flexibility
to provide a range of assistive technology
solutions from low technology to high technology. - May include modifications and accommodations
required by the student. - May include instructional technology.
25Definition of Assistive Technology
- Assistive technology devices for math include a
range of tools ranging from easy to complex and
inexpensive to expensive that are used to support
calculation, visual-spatial, organizational, and
problem solving skills.
26Definition of Assistive Technology
- Assistive technology for math is used to
- Remediate deficits
- Compensate for deficits
27Technology Supports for Math
- Remediation tools
- Strategies and skill based instruction to improve
the skills in area of deficit - Technology provides opportunities for
- Customization to students level of instruction
- Independent practice
- Reinforcement
- Accurate reporting and assessment
28 Technology Supports for Math
- Remediation tools
- Assistance for finding remediation technology
- Media Specialist
- Technology Specialist
- Content Specialist
- Fellow Educators
- Educational Technology Training Centers
- Georgia Learning Resources System
- Georgia Project for Assistive Technology
29Technology Supports for Math
- Compensatory tools
- Used to enhance access to and success in
completing instructional tasks which require
students to demonstrate understanding of math
concepts.
30 31- 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.
32Positioning Aids
- Helps maintain posture and stabilizes students
books and paper
- Teacher made slant boards (3 binders)
- Book stands, Dycem or non-slip shelf liner
(Sammons Preston Rolyan) - Slant boards (Pocket Full of Therapy)
- Page and copy holders (office supply store)
- Clip boards (office supply store)
33Adapted Writing Utensils
- Assists with maintaining grip for writing
- Improves legibility
- Delays fatigue and increases comfort
- Adapted pens/pencils (Sammons Preston Rolyan,
Onion Mountain Technology) - Pencil grips (Sammons Preston Rolyan, Onion
Mountain Technology)
34Adapted Paper
- Improves spacing and alignment of student work
- Raised line paper (Sammons Preston Rolyan, Onion
Mountain Technology) - Bold line paper (Sammons Preston Rolyan, Onion
Mountain Technology) - Highlighted Paper (Onion Mountain)
- Graph Paper (Office Supply)
35Tracking Aids
- Enables students with visual tracking
difficulties to maintain their place in the text
or on a worksheet - Reading Window (Teacher Made)
- Bar Magnifier (Independent Living Aids)
- EZC Reader/ Reading Helper (Really Good Stuff)
Click for Demo
36Contrast Aids
- Highlighters (office supply)
- Highlighting Tape (school supply, Crystal
Springs) - Reading Helper (Really Good Stuff, Onion Mountain
Technology) - Writing Guide (Onion Mountain Technology)
37Contrast Aids
- Provides visual contrast (continued)
- Acetate Report Covers (office supply)
- Color Overlays (National Reading Styles
Institute, Onion Mountain Technology, See It
Right)
38Text Enlargement Technology
- Allows for controlled enlargement of text to the
magnification level needed - Bar, page, pocket and stand magnifiers
(Maxi-Aids, Independent Living Aids, LSS) - Closed Circuit Television Systems (Telesensory)
39Word Identification Aids
- Offers portable solution for reading difficult
words in math texts and worksheets - Childrens Talking Dictionary and Spell Checker
(Franklin) - Merriam-Webster Speaking Dictionary and Thesaurus
(Franklin) - Speaking Language Master (Franklin)
40Handheld Scanners
- Offers word identification and reading support
through scanning technology for reading difficult
words in math texts and worksheets - Can be used as a note-taking device
- May provide text to speech support
- Reading Pens (Wizcom)
- IRISpen (Onion Mountain)
- Notetaker (Don Johnston)
41Text Readers
- Text-reading computer applications that provide a
bimodal presentation of the document being read
aloud - ReadPlease Free (ReadPlease)
- Universal Reader (Premier Programming)
- Etext Reader (Premier Programming)
42PDF Readers
- Visual and auditory
- PDF Readers provide speech access to unlocked PDF
files - Adobe Reader (Adobe)
- PDF Aloud (TextHelp)
- TextAloud (NextUp)
- Advanced Reading Aids
- Kurzweil 3000 (Kurzweil)
- Read and Write Gold (Text Help)
43Advanced Reading Aids
- Provides auditory reading support as well as
visual enhancement features - Kurzweil 3000 (Kurzweil Educational Systems)
- WYNN (Freedom Scientific)
- TestTalker (Freedom Scientific)
- Read Write Gold (Text Help)
44Screen Readers
- Allows for controlled enlargement of text to the
magnification level needed - Will read all text on the computer screen
- JAWS (Freedom Scientific)
- MAGic (Freedom Scientific)
45Numpads
- Assists with math processing input
- Standard keyboard numpad (Windows or Macintosh)
- Standalone Numpad (InfoGrip)
46Electronic Worksheets and Tests
- Provides a way for worksheets and tests to be
scanned into electronic format - Paper Port (Nuance)
- OmniForm (Nuance)
- TestTalker (Freedom Scientific)
47Voice Input
- Allows the student to complete math tasks on the
computer through voice dictation - MathTalk (MetroPlex Voice Computing)
- Can be used with basic operations, using MathPad,
up to graduate level math, using Scientific
Notebook.
48- Calculation and
- Problem Solving Tools
49Manipulatives
- 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)
50Manipulatives
- Provides concrete materials that can be used when
performing math tasks (continued) - Tangrams (mathfun.com)
- BarCulator (mathfun.com)
- PieCulator (mathfun.com)
51Manipulatives
- Provides concrete materials that can be used when
performing math tasks (continued) - Cranmer Abacus (APH)
- MathLine (Onion Mountain Technology)
- Master Fraction (Onion Mountain Technology)
52Virtual Manipulatives
- Allows for access to electronic manipulatives
- IntelliMathics (Intellitools)
- National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
(http//nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/)
53Charts and Study Guides
- Booklets provide sample problems and references
for solving common math problems - Flip charts, Quick Study guides (Amazon,
Publisher provided) - Quick Math Books (Curriculum Associates)
- CliffNotes (www.cliffnotes.com, bookstores)
- Flow chart, cheat sheets (Teacher made)
54Charts and Study Guides
- Applications provide sample problems and
references for solving common math problems - Study Works Teaching Pro (Global Software
Publishing) - Scientific Notebook (MacKichen Software)
55Charts and Study Guides
- Online Resources provide sample problems and
references for solving common math problems - Ask Dr. Math Math Forum _at_ Drexel
(http//mathforum.org/dr.math/) - Math.com (www.math.com/)
- WebMath.com (www.webmath.com)
- Algebra.help (www.algebrahelp.com)
- Math online (www.mathonline.org/)
- SparkNotes (www.sparknotes.com/math/)
56Process Aids
- Provide auditory prompts for solving multi-step
problems - StepPad (Attainment)
- VoiceCue (Attainment)
57Large Key Calculators
- Provide large buttons and/or large display for
physical access - Dino Junior Big Number Calculator (Independent
Living Aids) - Sci-Pod Low Vision Scientific Calculator
(MaxiAids) - Desk-top Calculator (MaxiAids)
58Talking Calculators
- Provides speech feedback of numbers entered and
numbers on display - Various models (MaxiAids, PCI, Independent Living
Aids)
59Fraction Calculators
- Provides calculation assistance for solving
fraction problems - TI-15 Explorer Calculator (Onion Mountain
Technology)
60Graphing Calculators
- Provides assistance in completing math tasks that
require graphing - Some provide link to computer - connectivity
- TI-84 Plus Silver Edition (Texas Instruments,
office supply and discount stores) - CFX-9850G Graphing Calculator (Casio, Academic
Superstore, office supply and discount stores) - Accessible Graphing Calculator (Independent
Living Aids)
61Talking Scientific Calculators
- Provides speech feedback for solving higher level
math equations - Talking Scientific Calculator (Independent Living
Aids) - Orion T136X Talking Scientific Calculator
(MaxiAids) - TI-36X Solar (Independent Living Aids)
62On-screen Calculators
- Provide on-screen calculation assistance
- Big Calc (EnableMart)
- Windows based Calculators- standard and
scientific - Giant On-Screen Calculator (free at
http//mrjennings.co.uk/teacher/maths/calc.html) - CalcuScan (Mayer Johnson)
- Ti-SmartView emulator software (Texas Instruments)
63Calculator with Braille Input-Output
- Allows Braille users to enter problems using
Braille keystrokes and have embossed output - Braille n Speak (Freedom Scientific)
64Graphing SoftwareSoftware for Graphs and Charts
- 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)
65Portable Math Processors
- Provides a portable electric solution for solving
math problems and practicing math skills - CalcuScribe (CalcuScribe)
- Palm OS with Math Software (Handango, ImagiWorks)
Missile Math 1.8
66Electronic Math Processing Software
- Allows for completion of basic math functions in
an electronic format - MathPad (Intellitools)
- MathPad Plus (Intellitools)
- Access to Math (Mac) (Don Johnson)
67Electronic Math Processing Software
- Allows for completion of higher level math
functions in an electronic format - Equation Editor (free download from MS Office CD)
- MathType (Design Science)
- StudyWorks Teaching Pro (Global Software
Publishing) - TI Interactive (Texas Instruments)
68Electronic Math Processing Software
- Allows for completion of higher level math
functions in an electronic format (continued) - Virtual Pencil series (Henter Math)
- Scientific Notebook (MacKichen Software)
- Geometers Sketchpad (Key Curriculum Press)
- Algebrator (Sofmath)
69 70Manipulatives
- 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)
71Charts and Study Guides
- Provides visual cues and references for math
tasks involving money - Money Books (Attainment, PCI)
72Money Calculators
- Provides a tool for calculating money
- Coinulator (PCI, Onion Mountain Technology,
Attainment) - Money Calc (PCI)
73 74Adapted 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)
75Adapted Tape Measures
- Provides fractional and/or decimal increments
labeled - 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)
76Adapted Measuring Devices
- 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)
77 78Manipulatives
- Allows for visual cues when telling time
- TimeWheel (Attainment)
- Master Clock (Onion Mountain Technology)
79Adaptive 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)
80- Determining the Right Tool(s)
81Determining The Optimal Tool(s)
- Student abilities and needs
- Required tasks
- Available supports
82- Benefits of Assistive Technology
83Benefits of Math Aids
- Productivity
- Independence
- Achievement
84- Services to Support Successful Assistive
Technology Use
85Assistive Technology Services
- Assistive technology service
- Any service that directly assists a child with a
disability with the selection, acquisition, or
use of an assistive technology device. - As used in this part, assistive technology
service means any service that directly assists
a child with a disability in the selection,
acquisition, or use of an assistive technology
device. The term includes- - (a) The evaluation of the needs of a child with a
disability, including a functional evaluation of
the child in the childs customary environment
86Assistive Technology Services
- Assistive technology service (continued)
- (b) Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing
for the acquisition of assistive technology
devices by children with disabilities - (c) Selecting designing, fitting, customizing,
adapting, applying, retaining, repairing, or
replacing assistive technology devices - (d) Coordinating and using other therapies,
interventions, or services with assistive
technology devices, such as those associated with
existing education and rehabilitation plans and
programs
87Assistive Technology Services
- Assistive technology service (continued)
- (e) Training or technical assistance for a child
with a disability or, if appropriate, that
childs family and - (f) Training or technical assistance for
professionals (including individuals or
rehabilitation services), employers, or other
individuals who provide services to employ, or
are otherwise substantially involved in the major
life functions of children with disabilities. - Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act of 2004
88Things to Keep in Mind
- Technology is no substitute for good instruction
- Technology should be used in conjunction with
other available supports - Technology use should be monitored and changes
made as needed
89Contact Information
- gpat_at_doe.k12.ga.us
- 404-463-3597
- 404-651-6457 (fax)