[NABS-L] struggling in math classes

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> On Nov 14, 2018, at 19:18, Roger Newell via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Your comment about watching math videos on Khan Academy made me
> remember this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/misterwootube
> These videos are made by a math teacher in Australia who teaches what
> would be middle and high school in the US. These videos are recordings
> of him teaching his classes. They cover a variety of mathematical
> concepts and are very well-explained. His videos have led to him
> becoming the 2018 Young Australian of the Year (quite a big honor).
> They are definitely worth a watch.
> 
>> On 11/15/18, Campbell Rutherford via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Maura,
>> 
>> I am currently taking Algebra II as well, so I can understand where you're
>> coming from. I love math, but there have been some concepts in this course
>> that I have needed help understanding.
>> 
>> I use a braille textbook, and I write my answers down using either a
>> braille notetaker or a braille display paired with my iPhone or laptop.
>> Sometimes, however, I need an extra explanation than the one provided in
>> the textbook. I sometimes ask my dad, who is an engineer, for help, but I
>> also like to watch instructional videos. I use a free app called Khan
>> Academy, which provides videos, lessons, and quizzes on an extensive list
>> of subjects, including Algebra. Most of the time, I find the videos and
>> written lessons to be quite helpful, though the videos can occasionally be
>> more visual than I would like.
>> 
>> Sources I use less frequently are podcasts. I have found two good ones, and
>> they are both called The Math Dude. The first is called The Math Dude,
>> Quick and Dirty Tips, and the second is called The Math Dude, Algebra I. I
>> believe the first did his last episode a few weeks ago, but he still has
>> some great content. As for the second, even though his subject is Algebra
>> I, I sometimes find it helpful to review old concepts. I don't listen to
>> him very often, so I don't know if he's still making new episodes, but like
>> the first Math Dude, he still has some good content.
>> 
>> As a quick note, I sometimes like to use my braille writer to work out math
>> problems out on paper rather than in a digital format, but I'm kind of
>> moving away from that. It's whatever works for you.
>> 
>> I am very much a perfectionist, and I sometimes feel as if I have to be
>> more adept than my sighted peers simply because I am blind, so I understand
>> your frustration. I hope this helps, and feel free to email me with any
>> questions about the material you might have. I can't promise that I'll be
>> much help, but I will do my best.
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> Campbell
>> 
>> On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 8:43 PM Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi Maura,
>>> 
>>>  I have gone through some tough math classes, some tough science classes,
>>> and now AP Economics, so I understand some of your struggle. For me, I did
>>> multiple things to understand concepts. I read a Brailled paper copy ofa
>>> textbook with all or most of the concepts in it. I'm a visual learner, so
>>> this truly made a difference for me. I could touch the graphs, diagrams,
>>> and charts.
>>>  Next, I would suggest directly talking to your teacher, just like it has
>>> been mentioned before. I go see my teacherggs′ during his or her planning
>>> and/or during my lunch hour. He or she can also utilize the Sensational
>>> Drawing Board and/or a Draftsman and/or an InTact drawing board. All of
>>> these tools have made life in graphic based classes so helpful!
>>>  Now, one year, I also used a board that you can get ′I think from APH
>>> but not completely certain′ that has nuxbers, math symbols, and letters
>>> that are magnetic and that can be moved around on a board. This allowed
>>> the
>>> teacher and I to work together and see what we were doing in a horizontal
>>> or vertical format, depending on the concept and how it should be
>>> presented.
>>> I hope these ideas help!
>>> 
>>> Blessings,
>>> Ahbee
>>> “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is
>>> not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not
>>> easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in
>>> evil
>>> but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always
>>> hopes, always perseveres.”
>>> 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 13, 2018, at 6:15 PM, Mausam Mehta via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hey Maura,
>>>> So this one’s a little tricky. From what I’ve noticed, you either like
>>> math or you don’t. Your success in the class generally depend on how much
>>> you understand the material, and how much work/time you put into it. From
>>> what you said here, it seems that you are receiving all the materials, and
>>> The next step is being able to really understand and study them
>>> affectively.
>>>> One of the things I might suggest is trying to get as much of your
>>> materials in braille as possible. I think it really makes a difference
>>> being able to see it all written out on paper. I understand, however, that
>>> it’s really hard to get a hold of braille for a lot of people, depending
>>> on
>>> TVI services and fun things like that. So if you can’t get hard copies,
>>> maybe try reading in entering your mathematical notation into a
>>> refreshable
>>> braille Device like a notetaker or a braille display hooked up to a
>>> computer. I feel like a hypocrite saying all of this, because by the time
>>> I
>>> reached Calc 3, I did all of my math work on a computer with jaws. But I
>>> definitely think that braille, if you have access to it and if that is
>>> what
>>> you are comfortable with, will make a difference.
>>>> Another thing I might suggest is talking directly to your teacher. Maybe
>>> ask for sometime during the week where you can really hammer down some of
>>> these concepts, presented in a different way than in class. Usually, an
>>> alternative explanation has a lot of merit and can reframe the material so
>>> that it makes more sense.
>>>> The final piece of advice I can offer is to be a little easier on
>>> yourself. I totally understand the drive to get a perfect 4.0, especially
>>> in high school. There's so much pressure to be at the top, with college
>>> apps and scholarships. But you also have to remember that you're trying
>>> your hardest, and that's enough. If you don't get an a plus in this class,
>>> it's ok. There's so much more about you that will stand out than a grade
>>> in
>>> math.
>>>> Sorry for the mini sermon. Call or text me any time if you need to go
>>> over anything.
>>>> Best,
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Mausam Mehta
>>>> Board member | National Association of blind students
>>>> A proud division of the National Federation of the blind
>>>> (540) 466-6033
>>>> mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com
>>>> |
>>>> www.nabslink.org
>>>> 
>>>>> On Nov 13, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Maura Loberg via NABS-L
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hey everybody, I am having a problem that is not necesarily urgent but
>>> I would like your ideas in a timely fashion. I am working to earn and keep
>>> a 4.0 in school, and in my other classes, this is happening.
>>> Unfortunately,
>>> I am majorly struggling with the math class required as a senior, it is
>>> Algebra II. I have never been good at math, and it seems that no matter
>>> what I do, I can't get decent grades on assignments and tests. I have a
>>> paid tutor who helps me understand certain things and fills the holes left
>>> by my instructor. I understand the materials well enough I believe, but I
>>> am having issues executing on paper. Are there any methods that you guys
>>> have used to study/understand/take notes/test in these courses. I will
>>> have
>>> to take college  math so these ideas will definitely be put to good use.
>>> This is extremely frustrating since I have As in just about everything
>>> else, and I just can't seem to get my math grades to where I want them, no
>>> matter what I try. Thanks for your help in advance!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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