Measurement & Data CollectionBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com There are many materials available to make measurement, probability and data collection activities accessible to students who are blind or visually impaired. Using real objects and materials can make the experiences more concrete for the student. Graphing is an great math activity that allows students to relate to numbers both tactually and visually. Graphs can show at a glace what could otherwise take paragraphs to describe. Graphs are also an excellent way to help students relate math to their personal experiences. Have students gather and sort data in response to questions posed (taste test or other comparison charts). Arrange objects in a graph according to attributes,(size, color, shape, etc). Encourage students to read the charts and graphs. When complete, identify category that has the most/fewest in a graph. Identify untrue or inappropriate statements about given data. Create and use charts, graphs, tables to interpret and analyze information and to locate information (e.g. sale prices, sales tax, nutritional information, etc) Depending on the students need for concrete understanding, create graphs using real objects, pictures/tactual graphics, or abstract (using print or tactual X's, circles, etc. for students functioning at a more abstract level).
Accessible Measurement MaterialsStudents in middle school following the standard course of study will need to use a scientific calculator. The Orion TI-36X Talking Scientific Calculator, available through APH, has identical functions to the Texas Instruments TI-36X calculator.
Large print/Large display calculators are available for students with low vision from other vendors. These calculators are sometimes paired with speech output. When selecting a calculator, remember the students need to first gain an understanding of numbers and how to perform operations, older students will be required to use calculators as they enter middle school and perform complex operations.
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Emergent Literacy
Access Print
Pre-Braille
Braille Code
Braille Formatting
Braillewriter
Slate & Stylus
Tactile Graphics
nemeth code
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Abacus
Organization
Study Skills
Time Management
Listening Skills
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