[NABS-L] Math in high school

[Miso Kwak]

I would also insist on "regular" pace as it sounds like your daughter
has had no problem until this school year. I personally was able to
take Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry in one year for each class
with my sighted peers. I needed a tutor during Algebra II and
Trignometry/pre-calculus class. I found it helpful to have a tutor who
was able to explain certain concepts at a slower pace and in more
hands-on way than just writing on the board or using a powerpoint
presentation.
If it is an available option, you may try finding a tutor for your daughter.

Best,
Miso

On 2/26/18, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I definitely think you should ask for the normal math curriculum. My math
> teachers have always been very good at reading aloud everything they write
> on the board. Maybe you could have her TVI observe a math class and discover
> if there's a specific thing the teacher is doing wrong? Geometry was a bit
> harder for me to follow as a blind student, but as long as she has someone
> to make sure she understands the tactile graphs and use 3-D objects if
> necessary, it should be doable.
>
> Good luck,
> Emmie
>
>> On Feb 26, 2018, at 9:42 AM, Keri Svendsen via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Algebra is the most useful, however, both maths are important. I'd insist
>> on normal math process as the other students, and force the teacher to be
>> more accomindating. Braille or whatever else she needs. Perhaps the math
>> teacher can work with her a little more, or remember to be more verbal
>> instead of pointing and saying this and that.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2/26/2018 9:30 AM, Himanshu Neema via NABS-L wrote:
>>> Dear All,
>>>
>>> I have a very bright daughter, Sanya Neema, who has always gone to
>>> regular public school and is in eighth grade at the moment. She is
>>> academically bright and Math is her favorite subject. She is good in
>>> Math. But, this year in eighth grade she is having trouble following the
>>> pace of her Math classroom teacher. I don’t know how much of it has to do
>>> with the use of visuals like blackboard and PowerPoint in the classroom
>>> that is causing this. As a result, she goes to vision teacher in her
>>> extra flex time-period to go over the concepts that were taught in the
>>> class. Anyhow, the question I have is that the school has recommended her
>>> to take Algebra 1 part A in the 9th grade and part B in 10th grade and
>>> then take Algebra 2 in 2 parts in 11th and 12th grades respectively. Her
>>> regular peers will be getting Algebra 1 and 2 in 9th and 10th grades
>>> respectively and Geometry 1 and 2 in 11th and 12th grades respectively.
>>> As such, she will only get Algebra in her high school and miss out on
>>> Geometry. I’m wondering if this is okay or should we insist on her
>>> getting the full Math curriculum for her. In some ways, I believe she is
>>> capable of doing it given the right instruction and time. However, I’m a
>>> bit skeptical on whether that will be the case in high school. I’m an
>>> engineer and I can and do always work with her, but certainly it is
>>> better if that doesn’t become necessary. Please let me know your thoughts
>>> and feel free to ask if you have any questions. Thanks for your time.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> Himanshu
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> --
>> Keri Svendsen
>>
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Miso Kwak
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