[nabs-l] College Math Homework on the Perkins Brailler

[Kristen Steele]

Hi, Vejas--

I know what you mean about seeing equations lined up on the Brailler
to solve them more easily. Are you familiar with the Nemeth input
translation software on the Apex? All of my math instructors were able
to see my work perfectly when I e-mailed it to them in a MS Word file.

This is a little tedious, but personally, if it were me, I would solve
your questions on the Brailler to visualize the formulas, then retype
your work in the Nemeth mode on the Apex and send it in
electronically. That way, you are responsible for your own answers,
and it eliminates the potential error of the middle person. Also, if
you have a question on something, you know exactly what you wrote and
to which portion to draw the teacher's attention.

I find it quicker to pull up previous assignments on the BrailleNote
when studying for tests or checking your homework in class, rather
than searching through a stack of Braille pages in folders, which you
won't need to save after you enter your work electronically for each
assignment. Another benefit is the built-in Symbol Selector that is a
good reference tool if you aren't sure on a particular Nemeth sign.

That's just my preference for math courses. Hope it is useful!
--
Kristen

On 1/16/17, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi All,
> I have a question regarding math homework.
> I am taking a math course (quantitative reasoning), that is held
> twice a week.  Homework is assigned at every session and
> collected at the next session.  Work must be shown if applicable
> (if it's more than just punching something really simple into the
> calculator).
> I use a Perkins Brailler to do my homework because I like how
> easily all the numbers line up.  I was wondering for anyone who
> has also used one, how you would get it into print for the
> teacher.  My Disability Services are extremely helpful and I
> could tell one of the grad student staff the answers for them to
> write out, but I was just curious if others have done it
> differently.  If all my professor wanted was the answers, I could
> do all the problems on the Brailler and then make an electronic
> file with the answers on them, but work does need to be shown.
> Thanks,
> Vejas
>
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