[blindkid] [Pibe-division] Questions about rulers and perpetual calendars
Steve Jacobson
steve.jacobson at visi.com
Tue Nov 2 20:35:02 UTC 2010
Robert and everyone,
These are both good suggestions, but I think it is important that in a classroom setting that the measuring take place in a manner similar to the rest of the
class. To me, learning to measure with a ruler that only has one-eighth division is less of a problem than using a ruler that works differently than what the
rest of the class uses. There are advantages to knowing what the other kids are using. I guess the click-rule is pretty close. Clearly, for serious measuring,
both of these would be a better option as is the talking tape measure that I usually use.
Best regards,
Steve Jacobson
On Tue, 2 Nov 2010 14:15:53 -0500, Robert Jaquiss wrote:
>Hello:
> I would also suggest the Click Rule. There is also a device called the
>Rotomatic that can measure to 1/64. The Rotomatic is harder to use, but is
>useful for making accurate measurements. I have seen a metrick clickrule. In
>case anyone cares, there are also calipers and micrometers that have
>computer interfaces, so if you need something very accurate, there are some
>possibilities. Hope this post measures up.
>Regards,
>Robert Jaquiss
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Wendy Molle" <wmolle at schoharie.k12.ny.us>
>To: <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 9:37 AM
>Subject: [blindkid] Questions about rulers and perpetual calendars
>> Hi!
>> As part of our 4th grade math curriculum, our students need to use
>> rulers that go down to 16ths of an inch AND perpetual calendars. Does
>> anyone know where we can locate Braille versions of these?
>> We and our TVI have not been able to find anything. We tried to make
>> a ruler, but with no success. When we tried to type in the perpetual
>> calendar to emboss it, it got all garbled and unusable. Although I am
>> sure it could be sorted out, it would be very time-consuming. We are
>> hoping that someone knows where we can purchase one.
>> Thanks for your help!
>> Wendy Molle
>> Schoharie Elementary
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