[Blindmath] graphing inequalities

Wed Nov 6 02:02:42 UTC 2013

I use these graph sheet from aph
NEW! Embossed XY Axis 20x20 Grid Graph Sheets
1-04045-00 -- $5.45

my favorite. 
K

www.epsilen.com/kellymarts

On Nov 5, 2013, at 10:05 AM, Rosanne Hoffmann <rhoffmann at aph.org> wrote:

> APH sells embossed graphing paper in various grid sizes:
> 
> http://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_Embossed%20Graph%20Sheets:%2011.5%20x%2011%20Inches_3014304P_10001_11051
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> and bold line tactile graph sheets;
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> https://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11051&krypto=w%2FE%2FZ6s4BbPhdCMGO1HV%2FD59SBupFiG%2B2sk%2BDsSg6XmlOicMwQC94mxMVMN%2BxiogRuLhePI2jbev%0D%0AhWynm7QSyMfiO2J9G4P0KQaM3CVhP%2FM%3D&ddkey=http:ProductDisplay
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> Rosanne Hoffmann, PhD
> STEM Project Leader
> APH
> 502-899-2292
> rhoffmann at aph.org
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Li Zhou
> Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 10:59 AM
> To: ljmaher at swbell.net; Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics
> Subject: Re: [Blindmath] graphing inequalities
> 
> If the plastic films/paper used with Draftsman come in with raised grid lines, with that help?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Li
> 
> On 11/4/13, Louis Maher <ljmaher at swbell.net> wrote:
>> Maureen,
>> 
>> The graph paper would not work for the student because the student 
>> cannot feel the graph paper, unless you sketched a few of the lines in 
>> the graph paper grid.
>> 
>> In this case, you need only show the concept of the graph.  You do not 
>> have to have accuracy, just the general shape.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Regards
>> Louis Maher
>> 713-444-7838
>> ljmaher at swbell.net
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Lewicki, Maureen
>> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 6:19 PM
>> To: <ljmaher at swbell.net>; Blind Math list for those interested in 
>> mathematics
>> Subject: Re: [Blindmath] graphing inequalities
>> 
>> Thanks Louis, isn't that similar to the mat that APH puts out on which 
>> you can put plastic paper?
>> 
>> If i put raised line graph paper on the sensational blackboard will 
>> that work? The student has to be able to use the graph paper as a 
>> reference point
>> 
>> Maureen Lewicki
>> Teacher of the Visually Impaired
>> Bethlehem Central Schools
>> 700 Delaware Avenue
>> Delmar, NY 12054
>> http://bcsd.k12.ny.us/
>> 
>> 
>> On Nov 4, 2013, at 6:20 PM, "Louis Maher"
>> <ljmaher at swbell.net<mailto:ljmaher at swbell.net>> wrote:
>> 
>> Maureen,
>> 
>> You should  consider the "sensational Blackboard" available at 
>> http://sensationalbooks.com/.
>> With this $30 item, a blind or sighted person can rapidly sketch a 
>> graph using a ball-point pin and a plane piece of paper, and the blind 
>> individual can feel the graph, and a sighted person can see the graph.
>> 
>> Regards
>> Louis Maher
>> 713-444-7838
>> ljmaher at swbell.net<mailto:ljmaher at swbell.net>
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Lewicki, Maureen
>> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 3:50 PM
>> To: 'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'
>> Subject: [Blindmath] graphing inequalities
>> 
>> I Have a student who is going to have to graph inequalities. I am 
>> thinking the best approach is to have her graph them using the APH 
>> graphic aid, push pins for dotted lines, rubber bands for solid lines, 
>> and I am thinking that to for the student to show the areas, I can 
>> have her use Wiki sticks in one direction for one equation and wiki 
>> sticks in another direction for the other.
>> 
>> In terms of her handing in this work  I have been showing her how to 
>> photograph the graph, but this is not so fail safe. The graph is 
>> usually too far away for the teacher to see the details, and the 
>> student has no idea if the photo will make sense.
>> 
>> Any suggestions? No calculators permitted at this point. The second 
>> part of this issue is convincing the classroom teacher that it will work!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Maureen Murphy Lewicki
>> Maureen Murphy Lewicki
>> Teacher of Visually Impaired
>> Bethlehem Central School
>> 332 Kenwood AvenueDelmar, NY 12054
>> http://bethlehemschools.org<http://bethlehemschools.org/>
>> (518) 439-7460
>> Fax (518) 475-0092
>> "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight.  The real 
>> problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that exists.  If 
>> a blind person has the proper training and opportunity, blindness can 
>> be reduced to a mere physical nuisance."Kenneth Jernigan
>> 
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