[Blindmath] Magnetic Numbers and Math Symbols

Thu Feb 20 00:19:00 UTC 2014

Andrew,

I was interested in these since I was thinking they might be helpful for a
person who had visual memory and was just learning braille. They would
have the print number in tactile form with braille labeling I thought.
When I went to the website, I found a sample picture, and I enlarged it.
It was still pretty difficult to read the braille, but it was easy to see
the braille on the number "9." It was wrong! It was labeled with a "0." I
don't think the operation signs that they bragged about had any braille on
them at all. Anyway, just beware. I've already written them an email with
my concerns.

The Math Window has magnetic print numbers, variables, operations, etc. -
basic, algebra, and geometry choices - but these are small tiles in print
and braille only. They are not in the shape of the print numbers or
operations. If the student already knows braille, that would be great. If
not, they will need to learn - but that's a good idea. See:
http://www.mathwindow.com/

For more information on other possibilities, see:
Website: www.tsbvi.edu/math
Distance Learning: http://distance.tsbvi.edu/osterhaus_math_intro.html
Media Library: http://library.tsbvi.edu/

Susan

Susan A Osterhaus
Statewide Mathematics Consultant
Outreach Programs
Texas School for the Blind
  And Visually Impaired
1100 West 45th Street
Austin, TX 78756
Email: susanosterhaus at tsbvi.edu
Phone: 512-206-9305
Website: www.tsbvi.edu/math
Distance Learning: http://distance.tsbvi.edu/osterhaus_math_intro.html
Media Library: http://library.tsbvi.edu/

-----Original Message-----
From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Smith,
Andrew
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 4:08 PM
To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics
Subject: Re: [Blindmath] Magnetic Numbers and Math Symbols

I used these for awhile:
http://www.braillebookstore.com/Braille-Magnetic-Numbers.1
HTH.

On 2/19/14, Julia Oesterle <Oesterle.Julia at gaston.edu> wrote:
> Hello Everyone.
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> I am a counselor hoping to assist a formerly sighted, VI student who
> is requesting tactile support for learning GED-level math. I am hoping
> for a recommendation for magnetic number/symbol kits or other
> resources that you would recommend. I'm open to all suggestions and
> appreciate the opportunity to access the wisdom of this group!
>
> Julia H. Oesterle
> Special Needs Counselor
> Counseling Center, MC 231
> Gaston College
> 201 Highway 321 South
> Dallas, NC 28034
> 704-922-6224
> 704-922-2345 fax
> oesterle.julia at gaston.edu
> www.gaston.edu
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