[Blindmath] alternative methods of learning college algebra

[David Moore]

Hi,
I had all of my math texts on tape, and never used Braille to do 
mathematics. I listened to the problem as it was read on tape, and I did 
calculus, linear algebra, and majored in mathematics with out a bit of 
braille. I can do Calculus and all math in my head and keep track of all the 
steps. The disability Office converted my graphs and any figures used in 
class into a tactile form, and that was it. Learning the Nemeth code is not 
necessary for her at all. In the middle of course work, it would be a waist 
of time. She can learn ways to do linear and quadratic equations and their 
graphs in her head. She could just make up her own Braille code if she needs 
it. As long as she knows what her code means, why does it have to be the 
formal Nemeth code. Have a great one.


-----Original Message----- 
From: Sean Whalen via Blindmath
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 11:38 PM
To: 'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'
Cc: Sean Whalen ; 'Louis Maher'
Subject: Re: [Blindmath] alternative methods of learning college algebra

Not to be disagreeable, but let's be careful with "you must." I didn't and I
did quite well in a multitude of math and quantitative courses. I agree that
Nemeth has great value, but maybe she is in school now and needs a solution
now. I wouldn't recommend trying to learn the code and course content
simultaneously. And I wouldn't recommend stopping college to learn Nemeth.
The best answer is context dependent and there are no absolutes. Great
success in quant can be had without Braille. I did it.

Sean

-----Original Message-----
From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Louis
Maher via Blindmath
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 10:11 PM
To: 'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'
Cc: Louis Maher
Subject: Re: [Blindmath] alternative methods of learning college algebra

You must learn Braille and Nemeth Code which is the Braille mathematics
code.


Regards
Louis Maher
Phone 713-444-7838
E-mail ljmaher at swbell.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Blindmath [mailto:blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Laura
Etori via Blindmath
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 7:34 PM
To: Blindmath at nfbnet.org
Cc: Laura Etori <letori.etori6 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Blindmath] alternative methods of learning college algebra

greetings everyone

I am a college student and i am not proficient in braille. that is because i
lost my sight recently.

for my core curricular courses i am expected to take college algebra and
since i do not know math braille i would love to get suggestions from all of
you on how i can be able to go through my course using alternative methods.

i am totally blind and eager to take up any suggestions.

your input is highly appreciated and thanks a lot.



--
for it is Him who works in us, and works through us, and makes everything
beautiful and marvelous in His time and splendour.
Kind regards
Laura Etori

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