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[sonshines59]

Yes, I used the Taylor slate as well, and typed in my homework answers.
When the teacher would want to know the process how you did the work, arriving at your answer, you could type that, too.

Judy




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From: Pamela Dominguez via BlTlk  <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
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Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 1:17 pm
Subject: Re: [BlTlk] [BlTlk] Lessons or classes

>
>
> I always used a taylor slate in school, and whenever I needed to do 
arithmetic.  I couldn't figure out how to do it in braille.  The only thing 
I did in braille was to write the answers down to give in, when I did my 
homework.  Pam.
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You're right Judy! Can one still buy a Taylor slate? So wish I had the 
opportunity to learn math in braille. I couldn't read my numbers or keep 
lines straight. Nothing lined up and I hated math! Did somehow survive 
Algebra and Geometry.
Ericka Nelson
> On Jun 23, 2021, at 4:14 AM, sonshines59 via BlTlk 
> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> "Hi, Tom,
>
> I say, whatever works for you. But my question is, what did as use in 
> school to pass your math classes? I would start with that system.
>
> How
>
> do you handle math in your personal life, try that system to start with.
>
> Things have really changed in the classroom for sighted and blind students 
> since I was in school, and even since our daughters were in school. 
> Everyone used to have to learn to borrow and carry, do long division, 
> etc., good skills to have when a calculator is not available.
>
>
> But the calculator is what people use now, is competitive, so it will 
> depend on what your classes require.
>
> I grew up using the Taylor slate, which is great, because you can see your 
> computations laid out in front of you in the same way a sighted person 
> would see them, in columns and rows.  I still have mine, too, although no 
> longer use it, but could. Speedwise, a blind person could keep up with his 
> classmates using a pencil or pen.
>
> Judy
>
>
> judy
> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
> Sent From The HIMS U2 Mini
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Cramer via BlTlk  <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
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> Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 10:19 pm
> Subject: [BlTlk] Lessons or classes
>
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>> When I was a kid, I was given not one but two abacuses because I was
>> told it would be good for me to learn to use them for math and in
>> every day life involving numbers. I never did learn, and when I later
>> asked questions about it, I was told not to worry about it because of
>> calculators and Braille.
>> I recently found them in my stuff, and I wonder if I can and should
>> still learn to use them. I'm taking some college classes, including
>> basic Math classes, and I thought maybe they would be helpful.
>> Are there books or classes I can take that will take me through more
>> than just very basic use?
>> Do blind people still use an abacus, and am I weird for wanting to
>> learn it to help me in class?
>> TOm
>>
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