[BlindMath] non-STEM background want to reach Mathematics A level

[Khalid K]

Hi George,

I'm in the south of England.

I studied math at school in Arabic. I don't remember most of the Arabic
specific math terms. I have BA in English. My MA degree is in English as
well. Since I never read  any English math book, I'm quite certain that I
don't know most of the English math vocabulary. So I should learn math
specific lexicons as well <smiley>

I want to find out how long it'll take me to cover the math requirements to
reach the A level Math standard. Once I feel confident in my math skills,
I'll try my luck in applying for MCS in comp science. Having at least A
level math is a requirement.

Any suggestions and ideas to help me get to speed with A-level maths are
greatly appreciated.

Best,
K

-----Original Message-----
From: BlindMath <blindmath-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of George Bell via
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Sent: 17 November 2020 09:34
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Subject: Re: [BlindMath] non-STEM background want to reach Mathematics A
level

Hi Khalid,

You don't mention what country you are from.  While UEB is a standard code,
formatting is an issue for each individual country which uses it.

It you happen to follow the UK's formatting guidelines, you will find some
useful information as well as some handy lists at the following link.

https://www.ukaaf.org/standards/#braille

George


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Cc: Khalid K <kaak42 at gmail.com>
Subject: [BlindMath] non-STEM background want to reach Mathematics A level

Hi everyone,

 

I come from a non-STEM background. The last time I studied math was at high
school over 10 years ago. Even at our school, sadly, they used to teach
blind students highly reduced math curriculum compared to what sighted
students were taking. I used to get full mark in math with the said caveat
--abridged  math courses! It might be worth mentioning that all other VI
students in my class were just barely getting the passing marks in math at
school. I used to study math in braille.

 

Keeping this in mind, I have a few questions:

 

-          I want to apply for a master's degree. I should include Evidence
to demonstrate that I have suitable mathematical skills (to at least
Mathematics A level).

-          So my first question, how can I find out what is my current
mathematical level? 

-          Once I find out my current mathematical skills, how can I take it
from there to reach A level math level?

-          Nowadays, how VI people learn math? Is braille code for math the
same since I was in high school, or things changed. For instance, I learnt
that plus sign is dots 5&6 followed by low F (dots 2,3&5). The
multiplication sign is dots 5&6 followed by low H. The minus sign is dots
5&6 followed by dots 3&6.

-          What is the fastest way and most beneficial way to work on my
current math knowledge to reach at least A level math standard.

 

Any help, ideas, tips and tricks for a  completely math novice are greatly
appreciated. Please let me know if you require any further details.

 

All the best,

K

 

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