Assistive Technology in the Classroom
Math
Deficits in math can be compensated by using any of the following:
- color coding for maintaining columns
- basic hand-held calculators that can help a
learner who has problems writing numbers in correct order
- hand-held talking calculators that vocalize
data and resulting calculations through speech synthesis and,
thus, provide multisensory feedback (visual and audio)
- special-feature calculators that enable the
user to select speech options to speak and simultaneously display
numbers, functions, entire equations, and results
- on-screen computer calculator programs with
speech synthesis
- large screen displays for calculators and adding
machines; and
- big number buttons and large keypads.
Finally, more and more, computer-assisted instruction (CAI)
math courses are being developed. These are particularly
helpful to the user with learning disabilities if the learning is
reinforced with voice output.
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