Presented by:Assistive Technology Facilitators

from theLouisiana Assistive Technology Initiative

For a “Change” For a “Change”

DifferentiateDifferentiate

To provide appropriate supports, we must determine the types of difficulties the student is experiencing.

MATH MATH DIFFICULTIESDIFFICULTIES

Types of Math Difficulties

• Calculation• Visual-spatial skills• Organization• Problem Solving

• Calculation Skills Memorizing basic facts and formulas Remembering simple rules and definitions Following the proper order of operations

• Visual-Spatial Skills Seeing the book, worksheet, or board Seeing the book accurately Recording on paper so it can be understood

Types of Math Difficulties

Types of Math Difficulties

• Organization Skills Interpreting problems correctly Grouping the skills necessary to solve the

problem Performing steps in order

• Problems Solving Skills Identifying and selecting appropriate strategies Using the strategies correctly Generalizing strategies to other situations Applying acquired knowledge and skills to solve

problems

Remediation of Deficit Areas

Strategies and skill based

instruction is needed to improve

deficits areas. Assistive

technology can play a role in

remediating skills.

Compensation of Deficit Areas

Generally, assistive technology serves

to compensate for deficit areas by

enhancing access to and success in

completing instructional tasks which

require students to read and

comprehend instructional materials and

to demonstrate understanding of math

concepts.

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.

Grade 3 Grade 3 MathMath

Unit 3: Unit 3: Time is MoneyTime is Money

Activity 4: A Dollar Is a Activity 4: A Dollar Is a Dollar!Dollar!

Comprehensive CurriculumLouisiana Department of Education

Curriculum ActivitiesCurriculum Activities

• Read the poem Smart by Shel Silverstein.

• Provide students with opportunities to make proportional trades with money amounts.

• Provide opportunities for the students to solve problems.

Smart by Shel Silverstein

My dad gave me one dollar bill'Cause I'm his smartest son,And I swapped it for two shiny quarters.'Cause two is more than one!

And then I took the quarters,And traded them to Lou.For three dimes -- I guess he don't know,That three is more than two!

Just then, along came old blind BatesAnd just 'cause he can't see.He gave me four nickels for my three dimes,And four is more than three!

And I took the nickels to Hiram Coombs,Down at the seed-feed store,And the fool gave me five pennies for them,And five is more than four!

And then I went and showed my dad,And he got red in the cheeks,And closed his eyes and shook his head--Too proud of me to speak!

Student SupportsStudent Supports

Use symbol supported software to rewrite the “Smart Poem”.

• Writing With Symbols

• Boardmaker 6.0

• Pixwriter

• Clicker 5

• Create a pocket mod

Use a sequencing voice output device to retell the “Smart Poem”.

• Sequencer• Step by Step• Tech Talk or other multi-location device

Create adapted worksheets.

• Writing With Symbols• Boardmaker• Number and Money Stamps

Support non-readers with symbolized text

Print answers lightly on an adapted worksheet, for added support

Use money representations to create dollar amounts. • Felt boards• Magnetic boards• Puzzles

Use electronic devices or software to match and solve problems.

• Coin-U-Lator• Coin Abacus• Money Calc• See & Solve Calculator• Dollars & Sense Software

Use alternative ways to access computer software. • Intellikeys• Touch Window• Switch and Interface• Trackball• Joystick• Head Mouse

Use alternative ways to identify coins. • Eye Gaze board• 4 location device with tactile overlay• Document camera

Use reference books to identify coins. • Coin Flip Book• Money Identification Book• Coin Book Cue• Pocket Mod

Program a device with vocabulary so students can participate in proportional trades.

• Tech Talk• Teach Speak• Super Talker• Partner Four

Use a communication device to allow student to call out classmates names. • Tech Talk• Teach Speak• Super Talker• Partner Four

Play virtual math games on the web. • e-ledesma.com

Elementary- spelling and counting games- several.

• Farm Stand Math 4-8- Buying items from market animals and produce.

• Gamequarium: Money Math 4-8 -Several different games counting, money, change etc.

• Mathplayground 6-12- Fun, games, go to the mall, etc. Play Millionaire.

• Fact Monster - Math All grades- Money facts. Good 4 science too.

• Math Slice 6-8- Online games.

Use online Math worksheets.

• Busy Teacher’s Cafe Elementary- printable. Counting money (photos).

• teAchology Elementary-counting money

• Counting Money Worksheet Maker Elementary- Cartoon counting money.

• Billy Bear 4 KidsElementary- Cartoon color counting spelling.

• Dositey Elementary- Shopping and buying.

Math Teaching Ideas • Money Math

7-9- Lesson on budgets

• TeacherNet.com

6-8- Cooperative learning • Money Advise

6-12- Developing a budget

• PocketmodWith the PocketMod, you can carry around the days

notes, keep them organized in any way you wish • On-screen Talking Calculator

Free on-screen talking calculator

• Cool Math 4 KidsHelps struggling students with learning the basics of

math.

Create online tests.

• Test Me Score Me!• Classroom Suite

Questions & Comments

LATI Regional CentersRegion 1

Renee Spratt & Katherine Shea504-394-1431

 Region 2

Anita Lee225-687-4341

Region 3Sharon Edwards & Kristie Stapler225-621-2538www.lati3.com

 Region 4

Charlotte Ducote & Tammy Dupre 318-487-5488www.atanswers.com

Region 5Kay Bolen & Anissa Parker337-217-4300     

Region 6Charlotte Ducote & Laura Gamburg 318-487-5488www.atanswers.com

 

Region 7Kristie Harvill & Tim Daniels318-549-6113www.r7cat.com

 

Region 8Amanda Tull318-368-9727www.r8at.com