[Blindmath] alternative methods of learning college algebra

[Sarah Clark]

As did I. Not for algebra and calculus, but I did for accounting, and all 
sorts of math relating to financial planning and investment planning.  All 
of my books were scanned with OCR and edited to fix errors, and I used Word 
to write it out.  And I second the suggestion to use qualified readers, 
particularly on exams.  You want to be sure the person can correctly 
articulate the information to you, and understand what you say in response, 
Since you can't see the material yourself.  For my accounting exams in 
particular, I always requested an accounting major to read my exams to me, 
so I could know that they understood the terminology I was using.

I agree that stopping college to learn braille is not necessary.  I had to 
leave school for a semester when I lost my sight, and I certainly didn't 
want to postpone schooling any longer just so I could learn it.  And now 12 
years out, I can say that I've gotten along just fine in my financial career 
without it.  (I do know braille, primarily grade 1, sufficient enough for 
labeling and light note taking, but don't know nemeth and did just fine 
without it.)

Sarah



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sean Whalen via Blindmath" <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics'" 
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Cc: "Sean Whalen" <nabs.president at gmail.com>; "'Louis Maher'" 
<ljmaher at swbell.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 8:38 PM
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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