[Trainer-Talk] Fwd: [BlindMath] Field Test Opportunity for Practice2Master Fractions

[Anna Givens]

> From: Li Zhou via BlindMath <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
> Date: August 28, 2017 at 3:00:34 PM EDT
> To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Li Zhou <lzhou.backup at gmail.com>
> Subject: [BlindMath] Field Test Opportunity for Practice2Master Fractions
> Reply-To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Dear Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments:
> 
>    APH is seeking field evaluators for Practice2Master Fractions, an
> iOS app designed to help students practice fraction calculations.
> Among its many features, this app allows students to do the following:
> 
>    1. Perform free practice in fraction addition, subtraction,
> multiplication, and division and get assistance from the app when
> needed.
> 
>    2. Take drills on fraction calculations and save drill reports for
> future reference.
> 
>    3. Use randomly generated problems, preloaded problems, and
> user-created problems for practice and drills.
> 
>    4. Change settings to make randomly generated problems suitable
> for students' level of study.
> 
>    This app supports iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch running iOS 8.0 and
> above. The field test is expected to take place from September to
> November 2017. Teachers working with elementary or middle school
> students who are currently studying fraction calculations are
> encouraged to participate. Participating teachers are expected to text
> this app with their students and then fill out an evaluation form.
> 
>    If you are interested in testing this app, please send an email to
> lzhou at aph.org with the information below:
> 
>    1. Your name and title (E.g., TVI, O&M, Math Teacher, etc.)
> 
>    2. Name and mailing address of your school/agency
> 
>    3. number of available students with ages, grade levels, and
> primary reading media indicated
> 
>    4. Type of iOS device that you plan to use in this field test
> (iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch) Please note that this app only support
> iOS 8.0 and above.
> 
>    5. Your complete contact information (phone number, mailing
> address, and e-mail address)
> 
>    Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
> 
>    Thank you for your support!
> 
> Li Zhou, Ed.D.
> Core-Curriculum Project Leader II
> American Printing House for the Blind
> P.O. Box 6085
> Louisville, Kentucky 40206
> Phone: 800-223-1839, ext. 424
> Email: lzhou at aph.org
> 
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