[Blindmath] Need suggestions for High School Geometry

Fri Mar 13 17:20:44 UTC 2009

Hi there,
I'm glad you had a better experience. My teacher had never taught the  
class before, and I don't think he really wanted to be there. No  
student really enjoyed there time I don't think. I'm glad this isn't  
the norm though.
Sarah

Quoting "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>:

> My experience was the oppisite of Sarah's, my geometry teacher loved
> having me in the class, I enjoyed her as a teacher, and yes, you go
> fast, but you also don't have a bunch of other classes to handle. True,
> I didn't have much of a vacation though it wasn't bad, and I'm glad I
> did it.
> Sarah is right on with having the student and math teacher play nice
> together and in allowing the student to be his/herr own and best
> advocate.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca
> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3:30 PM
> To: blindmath at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Blindmath] Need suggestions for High School Geometry
>
> Hi there,
> I found it was most helpful to have my math teachers on board - they
> will be the best people to help your student with the subject matter but
> will need your support in doing this. Tactile materials are great but
> also alert the teacher that this student will be in their class.
> Perhaps encourage the student to do this part, as it will allow him to
> practice self-advocacy, allow he and the teacher to get to know each
> other a bit so accommodations can be discussed before the class begins,
> and probably will impress the teacher that he has shown this initiative.
> If he demonstrates seriousness in taking the course, he will be better
> helped by his teachers. I took a math course in the summer but I found
> it was more challenging. The material is covered more quickly because
> there is only one month of study instead of four, and it is hard to
> catch up once you've fallen behind. I also had trouble getting
> assistance from the teacher, and because it wasn't during the regular
> school year I had to pay privately for an educational assistant and
> Braille transcriptionist. I got an A too, but it was hard. If your
> student struggles in math this may not be the best option, as it is
> harder to stay motivated in the summer for anyone, but especially not if
> you don't enjoy the subject you're studying.
> Sorry this is so long, but I hope it helps.
> Sarah
> I hope this helps.
> Sarah
>
>
>
> Quoting "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>:
>
>> If he's willing, have him take geometry in the summer.
>> I did it this way, and it was great. It allowed me to move onto
>> algebra
>> 2 as a sophomore. Also, taking geometry in the summer allowed that to
>> be my focus instead of having a bunch of other classes to focus on.
>> I got an A if that matters.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Julian, Kate
>> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 3:48 PM
>> To: blindmath at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Blindmath] Need suggestions for High School Geometry
>>
>> Hello group,
>>
>> I (a resource teacher) will be supporting a student in all of his
>> academic classes next year as a sophomore and I am most concerned
>> about geometry. Math is this student's relative weakness. What
>> suggestions can this collective group provide me? I have the book
>> ordered in Braille and have ordered as many tactile friendly objects
>> as I can find. Any and all help will be welcome.
>>
>> Thanks - Kate
>>
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