From lzhou.backup at gmail.com Wed Sep 3 14:19:36 2025 From: lzhou.backup at gmail.com (Li Zhou) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 10:19:36 -0400 Subject: [BlindMath] APH Is Recruiting Field Testers for Fraction Focus Message-ID: Dear all, APH is recruiting field testers for Fraction Focus In print, fractions are typically presented using a spatial arrangement, with the numerator positioned above a horizontal fraction bar and the denominator below it. In braille, however, fractions are most often written in a linear format. It is beneficial for braille-reading students to become familiar with the spatial arrangement of fractions for two key reasons. First, some textbook problems—particularly those presented graphically—use the spatial format. Second, the visual nature of the spatial arrangement can help students better understand essential fraction operations, such as identifying common denominators during calculations. Fraction Focus is designed to help braille-reading students quickly grasp the spatial arrangement of fractions and then apply it to the learning of core fraction operations. The kit includes a variety of templates that allow students to construct and manipulate fractions with ease. These templates support learning in fraction comparison, simplification, conversion between mixed numbers and improper fractions, and calculation—all using the spatial format. By using Fraction Focus, students develop a strong mental representation of spatially arranged fractions and the operations associated with them. This foundational understanding supports deeper, long-term learning of fraction concepts. Testing will begin in Fall 2025. If you are interested in testing Fraction Focus with elementary or middle school students with blindness or low vision who are learning fraction operations, please fill out an application form at: https://greatquestion.co/american-printing-house/tpky31qg For questions, contact Li Zhou at lzhou at aph.org. Thank you for your consideration! Li Zhou, Ed.D. Mathematics Product Manager American Printing House for the Blind P.O. Box 6085 Louisville, Kentucky 40206 Phone: 800-223-1839, Ext. 424 Email: lzhou at aph.org From lzhou.backup at gmail.com Wed Sep 3 14:40:07 2025 From: lzhou.backup at gmail.com (Li Zhou) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 10:40:07 -0400 Subject: [BlindMath] APH Is Recruiting Field Testers for FlexyCube Message-ID: Dear all, APH Is Recruiting Field Testers for FlexyCube. FlexyCube is a tactile manipulative designed to support students who are blind or have low vision in exploring shapes, practicing tactile graphic reading skills, and developing spatial concepts. It is an engaging puzzle game suitable for students of all grade levels, whether or not they have visual impairments. Each FlexyCube consists of twelve plastic tubes connected by an elastic cord. Students can stretch the cord to flatten the cube and form a wide range of two-dimensional shapes. The kit includes challenge cards featuring both large print and tactile graphics, encouraging students to replicate the shapes depicted on the cards using their cubes (see photo). Multiple cubes are included in each kit to allow for individual or small group play, making FlexyCube an ideal activity for classroom centers or recess. [image: A group of geometric shapes on a piece of paper AI-generated content may be incorrect.] Testing will begin in Fall 2025. If you are interested in testing FlexyCube with your K-12 students with blindness or low vision, please fill out an application form at: https://greatquestion.co/american-printing-house/r55lajce For questions, contact Li Zhou at lzhou at aph.org. Thank you for your consideration! Li Zhou, Ed.D. Mathematics Product Manager American Printing House for the Blind P.O. Box 6085 Louisville, Kentucky 40206 Phone: 800-223-1839, Ext. 424 Email: lzhou at aph.org -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image.jpeg Type: image/jpeg Size: 23521 bytes Desc: not available URL: From surisukriti29 at gmail.com Wed Sep 3 18:29:09 2025 From: surisukriti29 at gmail.com (Sukriti Suri) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 23:59:09 +0530 Subject: [BlindMath] Suggestions for reference texts on mathematics with visual disability Message-ID: <0A581539-12BE-45F2-897A-0BFD00A54C9B@gmail.com> Hi all I am planning to write a book on basic mathematics with topics like numbers, basic operations, mensuration, and comparison of quantities like ratio, percentage etc. Here are the features I want: 1. It should have a special focus on how to better communicate concepts to those with visual disabilities specifically those topics which involve shapes etc. 2. It should be a self-contained text for persons with visual disabilities with easy, moderate and hard exercises. 3. It should have instructional notes for teachers to enable them better explain the concepts to persons with disabilities. Accordingly, I have following questions and requirements: 1. Is there any book of this sort earlier. If so, mention the name, please. 2. Book recommendations for basic maths wherein reallife examples are provided and emphasized. Any experiences for any topic you wish to share. That would of course be duely acknowledged. SUKRITI SURI From avery8ingram at gmail.com Wed Sep 3 21:45:57 2025 From: avery8ingram at gmail.com (avery ingram) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 14:45:57 -0700 Subject: [BlindMath] Suggestions for reference texts on mathematics with visual disability In-Reply-To: <0A581539-12BE-45F2-897A-0BFD00A54C9B@gmail.com> References: <0A581539-12BE-45F2-897A-0BFD00A54C9B@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hello, That seems like a really helpful project. Another idea to consider adding might be 3-dimensional shapes. They're often displayed in textbooks 2-dimensionally, and I believe being able to recognize what each is supposed to look like can be helpful. Best, Avery On Sep 3, 2025, at 11:31 AM, Sukriti Suri via BlindMath wrote: Hi all I am planning to write a book on basic mathematics with topics like numbers, basic operations, mensuration, and comparison of quantities like ratio, percentage etc. Here are the features I want: 1. It should have a special focus on how to better communicate concepts to those with visual disabilities specifically those topics which involve shapes etc. 2. It should be a self-contained text for persons with visual disabilities with easy, moderate and hard exercises. 3. It should have instructional notes for teachers to enable them better explain the concepts to persons with disabilities. Accordingly, I have following questions and requirements: 1. Is there any book of this sort earlier. If so, mention the name, please. 2. Book recommendations for basic maths wherein reallife examples are provided and emphasized. Any experiences for any topic you wish to share. That would of course be duely acknowledged. 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