[nobe-l] My apologies...Re: Math and Grades K-3

[Ashley Bramlett]

now, I know why there were errors.
Anyways, another question. Are the  lines magnetic too?

-----Original Message----- 
From: J Acheson via NOBE-L
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 9:15 AM
To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
Cc: J Acheson
Subject: [nobe-l] My apologies...Re: Math and Grades K-3

Sorry for all the errors in that post. I was in a hurry and used my 
microphone and did not fully proofread.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 7, 2016, at 6:19 AM, J Acheson via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> 
> wrote:
>
> Greetings!
> There is a product called "math window". It comes in two separate sizes. 
> One is intended for primary math and the other is intended for algebra. It 
> consists of a magnetic white board on which magnetic pieces that are 
> labeled in both print and braille may be affixed to display a math 
> problem. It even includes straight lines that are used in both print and 
> braille two separate areas of a math problem. Since the board is magnetic, 
> you can also use readily available magnetic shapes. You subs such a 
> product will allow you to display a problem for a blind child for a side 
> of child and your self. It allows you to lay out the problem in the same 
> manner as it would be seen by a cited child. A big plus here is that when 
> the child solves a problem you will be able to error trap their work more 
> efficiently and quickly.
>
> It is available from the American Foundation for the Blind and possibly 
> other sources.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 31, 2016, at 5:12 PM, Valerie Gibson via NOBE-L 
>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Thank you so much!
>>
>> I have passed that email along to my professor, and I will keep it for my 
>> future reference. I will pass along his response/questions regarding this 
>> when I get them.
>>
>> Thank you again.
>>> On May 31, 2016, at 2:19 PM, Tara Abella via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Valery,
>>> This semester as part of my coursework, I worked with kindergartners and 
>>> third graders. If the students are writing how they solve the problem, I 
>>> had the student explain to me how they solve the problem and tell me 
>>> what they wrote for the answer. Manipulatives such as counters and base 
>>> 10 blocks are really great for showing students how to solve problems 
>>> and for having them show you how they solve the problem. Also, using 
>>> real objects when teaching about shapes really helps the students have a 
>>> concrete understanding of geometry and makes teaching much easier as 
>>> someone who is blind. Finally, using foam numbers or magnetic numbers 
>>> can be really great for showing students how to solve a problem 
>>> numerically. I hope this is helpful!
>>>
>>> Kindly,
>>> Tara
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On May 31, 2016, at 3:43 PM, Valerie Gibson via NOBE-L 
>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I wanted to thank you all for your advice and welcome regarding my last 
>>>> email.
>>>>
>>>> Next semester I’m starting a class to teach K-3 in the subject of math. 
>>>> I won’t actually be teaching them, just learning how to teach them. it’s 
>>>> a new program my school’s doing. I guess teaching K-3 and 4-6 grades 
>>>> have their differences in math content.
>>>>
>>>> So anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on your methods for 
>>>> teaching these grades in the area of math.  I met with my professor 
>>>> today, and he had questions like:
>>>> How do you work one-on-one with kids in a classroom setting in regards 
>>>> to math?
>>>> His question regards something like, how would I make sense of what a 
>>>> kid is writing/solving a problem.
>>>>
>>>> What techniques do you use with younger kids in regards to math?  What 
>>>> would a typical math class look like for you? Could you give me any 
>>>> resources that may help that I can pass along to our disability 
>>>> services in the university and/or that I might use when i begin to 
>>>> teach?
>>>>
>>>> Again, anything you have would be appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks so much, and I look forward to hearing from you.
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