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

[Aleeha Dudley]

Hi, 
When I tried that feature, it did not work properly, displaying the math in words, rather than in symbols. For example, a fraction would appear as open frac 2 over 3 close frac. My instructor had a great deal of issue understanding this method.
Aleeha 
> On Jan 16, 2017, at 11:31 AM, Kristen Steele via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Vejas--
> 
> Yes, nearly all symbols appear mathematically, as you would write them
> in print. I now have my Apex switched to UEB, and it appears you have
> to be in USA Braille for Nemeth input to work. Once your keyboard
> Braille grade is switched back, you can enter Nemeth mode from any
> KeyWord file by pressing Backspace-N. The Symbol Selector is accessed
> by Backspace-3-5. From that point, you just type in Nemeth, as if you
> were using a Brailler, and when converted to Word, all symbols will
> appear correctly in print.
> 
> There is also a section in the User Guide under Nemeth Topics that
> explains the feature. If you have any other questions throughout the
> course, feel free to get in touch!
> --
> Kristen
> 
> On 1/16/17, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Kristen,
>> I have never used the Nemeth feature on my Apex before.  I'm glad
>> you have had a positive experience with it.
>> Do you just set the braillenote to computer Braille and work with
>> a document that way? And are you able to show your work well?
>> Thanks,
>> Vejas
>> 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Kristen Steele via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
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>> Date sent: Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:07:38 -0600
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] College Math Homework on the Perkins
>> Brailler
>> 
>> 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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