[Blindmath] how did your TVIs assist you?

[derek riemer]

Hi,
If your student is planning to pursue a stem degree, then introduce them 
to la tex a bit. They should learn it asap as a college student because 
many stem materials may be more accessible in la tex format. Also, 
ensure that they know nemeth braille. It is insane how many people I 
know don't know nemeth braille, and it is essential to have tactile 
feedback of the math. Also, having them transcribe math to you as well 
as having them use a tool like nemetex will help them ensure they are 
prepared for the process of converting math in college. I don't know 
anyone in a college setting who can have a tvi or someone interline 
their homework. It is essential to learn how to verbally transcribe 
homework, especially in more complex courses. You can mostly survive 
calc 1 and 2 with a tool like nemetex, but in upper level courses such 
as linear algebra, I found it necessary to use paper with braille to 
even understand the material. Some of it is spacial enough that the tech 
isn't quite ready to present the math correctly. Also, without a 
transcriber to transcribe (verbally I read them what I wanted them to 
write) math in linear algebra, it meant at least 3 hours of typing out 
the matrices in la tex. This is compared to half an hour reading it to 
someone who was skilled at writing that level of math.
Hth.

On 11/30/2015 8:07 AM, Lewicki, Maureen via Blindmath wrote:
> Good morning!  I am a TVI of some great and capable students. Would you do me a favor? Could you reflect back on your high school years and let me know:
>
> Did you have a TVI supporting you?
> What did he/she do to prepare you for college and career?
> What do you regret the TVI did not do to prepare you?
>
> Thanks for your input! My career is not long enough to make all my own mistakes! I would rather learn from others' mistakes and strengths!!
>
> Maureen Murphy Lewicki
> Teacher of the Visually Impaired
> Bethlehem Central School District
> Bethlehem High School
> 700 Delaware Ave
> Delmar, NY 12054
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