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The Use of Assistive
Technology in
Mathematics
The Use of Assistive Technology in MathematicsStudents and teachers are feeling the frustrations with learning and providing the right support in
Math. Participants will explore what type of assistive technology they can use in the classroom to support
their students in Math based on the strengths, needs and interest of our learners. We will be
covering existing software available in the York Region District School Board, Web 2.0 apps and Google Apps and how they can be used in the
different divisions. Teachers are encouraged to bring their own technology to this presentation.
We are Looking at Math Learners
through the lens of…
YRDSB’s Learning Disabilities Processing
Chart
And Relating it to…
ResourcesDigital Math Tools
Algebra CalculatorCentre Suite of AppsConceptua MathCT4MEDesmosDudamathGizmosGraph.tkHarcourt Math HomeworkhelpKhan Academy
Math Learning MathgroundMathiesMetaChartsNearpodNational Library of Virtual ManipulativesVisnosYoucubedWabbitemuWolframAlpha
Board Math Tools
Geometer’s SketchpadGoogle DrawGoogle Read&Writeg(Math)Smart IdeasSMART Notebook
Assistive TechnologyDragon NaturallySpeakingKurzweilWordQ
Math Problem Examples
SENIORDye is injected to test pancreas function. The mass, R grams, of dye remaining in a healthy pancreas after t minutes is given by the equation R = I(0.96)t, where I grams is the mass of dye initially injected. If 0.50 g of dye is initially injected into a healthy pancreas, determine how much time elapses until 0.35 g remains by using a graph and/or table of values generated with technology.
PRIMARYThere are 20 students in Mrs. Lowe’s Grade 3 class. She divides the class into 4 equal groups. Make a drawing to show the 20 students divided into 4 equal groups. One of these groups goes to the library. What fraction of the groups goes to the library? Justify your answer.
JUNIORQuestion 9: Mr. Scott plans a class trip for the 8 students in his class.He must pay the following costs per student:
● admission: 3 dollars and 80 cents. ● bus: 10 dollars and 40 cents. ● snack: 5 dollars and 55 cents. ● supplies: 7 dollars and 31 cents.
Round the costs to the nearest dollar and use them to estimate the total cost for the 8 students. Show your work.
INTERMEDIATEA flag pole broke in a storm. 7m is still sticking out of the ground. The remaining piece is hinged over and touches the ground at a point 24m away horizontally.a) Draw a diagram. b) How tall was the flag pole before it broke.
Math Problem Examples
SENIORDye is injected to test pancreas function. The mass, R grams, of dye remaining in a healthy pancreas after t minutes is given by the equation R = I(0.96)t, where I grams is the mass of dye initially injected. If 0.50 g of dye is initially injected into a healthy pancreas, determine how much time elapses until 0.35 g remains by using a graph and/or table of values generated with technology.
INTERMEDIATEA flag pole broke in a storm. 7m is still sticking out of the ground. The remaining piece is hinged over and touches the ground at a point 24m away horizontally.a) Draw a diagram. b) How tall was the flag pole before it broke.
Language:Can be divided into comprehension and expression across all of its domains: oral, non-verbal, reading and writing
Possible Tools for use:Digital Math Tools:
● Explain Everything● Harcourt Math
Glossary● Mathies
Assistive Technology Tools:
● Dragon Naturally Speaking
● Kurzweil● SpeakQ
Board Math Tools:
● Clicker● One Note● Read and Write for
Google Chrome● Smart Notebook
(Smart Recorder)● WordQ
Visual Spatial Skills:The ability to organize visual information into meaningful patterns.Possible Tools for use:
Digital Math Tools: ● Conceptua Math● Desmos● Dudamath● Geogebra● Gizmos● Math Learning
Centre Apps● Mathies ● Meta Chart● Visnos● WolframAlpha
Assistive Technology Tools:
Board Math Tools:
● gMath● Google Draw● One Note ● Smart Notebook
(SMART recorder)
Visual Motor Skills:The ability to co-ordinate the eyes and hands to produce/guide physical movements.Possible Tools for use:
Digital Math Tools: ● Desmos● Dudamath● Geogebra● Gizmos● Homeworkhelp● Math Learning
Centre Apps● Mathies ● Meta-Chart● Visnos● WolframAlpha
Assistive Technology Tools:
● Dragon Naturally Speaking
● SpeakQ
Board Math Tools:
● gMath● Google Draw● Google Forms● One Note ● Smart Notebook
Memory:Refers to the ability to retain information whether for the short-term or long-term. Possible Tools for use:
Digital Math tools: ● Khan Academy● Mathies● MathPapa● Homeworkhelp
Assistive Technology Tools:
● Smart Ideas
Board Math Tools:
● Clicker● Google
Docs/Slides with comments
● Google Forms● One Note ● SMART Notebook
(SMART Recorder)
Attention:Refers to the ability to focus selectively on some activities while ignoring others. Possible Tools for use:
Digital Math tools: ● Desmos● Geogebra● Gizmos● Homeworkhelp● Mathies ● Nearpod
Assistive Technology Tools:
● Kurzweil
Board Math Tools:
● Google Docs/Slides with comments
● Google Forms● One Note ● Read and Write for
Google Chrome● Smart Notebook
(Smart Recorder)
Executive Functioning:The ability to plan, organize and monitor learning, behaviour and emotions.Possible Tools for use:
Digital Math Tools: ● Dudamath● EduCreations● Explain everything● Geogebra● Gizmos● Homeworkhelp● Mathies ● MathPapa● Khan Academy● MetaChart● Math Learning
Centre Apps● WolframAlpha
Assistive Technology Tools:
● Kurzweil● Kurzweil calculator
Board Math Tools:
● One Note ● Google Form● Read and Write for
Google Chrome
Questions?
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