1. For a “Change” Differentiate
Presented by:
Assistive Technology Facilitators
from the
Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative

2. To provide appropriate supports, we must determine the types of difficulties the student is experiencing.

3. MATH DIFFICULTIES

4. Types of Math Difficulties
Calculation
Visual-spatial skills
Organization
Problem Solving

5. Types of Math Difficulties
Calculation Skills
Memorizing basic facts and formulas
Remembering simple rules and definitions
Following the proper order of operations
Visual-Spatial Skills
Seeing the book, worksheet, or board
Seeing the book accurately
Recording on paper so it can be understood

6. Types of Math Difficulties
Organization Skills
Interpreting problems correctly
Grouping the skills necessary to solve the problem
Performing steps in order
Problems Solving Skills
Identifying and selecting appropriate strategies
Using the strategies correctly
Generalizing strategies to other situations
Applying acquired knowledge and skills to solve problems

7. Remediation of Deficit Areas
Strategies and skill based instruction is needed to improve deficits areas. Assistive technology can play a role in remediating skills.

8. Compensation of Deficit Areas
Generally, assistive technology serves to compensate for deficit areas by enhancing access to and success in completing instructional tasks which require students to read and comprehend instructional materials and to demonstrate understanding of math concepts.

9. In order to produce quality work, the student must have an appropriate environment and access to the proper tools to compensate for difficulties that they are experiencing.

10. Grade 3 Math Unit 3: Time is Money Activity 4: A Dollar Is a Dollar!
Comprehensive Curriculum
Louisiana Department of Education

11. Curriculum Activities
Read the poem Smart by Shel Silverstein.
Provide students with opportunities to make proportional trades with money amounts.
Provide opportunities for the students to solve problems.

12. Smart by Shel Silverstein
My dad gave me one dollar bill 'Cause I'm his smartest son, And I swapped it for two shiny quarters. 'Cause two is more than one!
And then I took the quarters, And traded them to Lou. For three dimes -- I guess he don't know, That three is more than two!
Just then, along came old blind Bates And just 'cause he can't see. He gave me four nickels for my three dimes, And four is more than three!
And I took the nickels to Hiram Coombs, Down at the seed-feed store, And the fool gave me five pennies for them, And five is more than four!
And then I went and showed my dad, And he got red in the cheeks, And closed his eyes and shook his head-- Too proud of me to speak!

13. Student Supports

14. Use symbol supported software to rewrite the “Smart Poem”.
Writing With Symbols
Boardmaker 6.0
Pixwriter
Clicker 5
Create a pocket mod

15. Use a sequencing voice output device to retell the “Smart Poem”.
Sequencer
Step by Step
Tech Talk or other multi-location device

16. Create adapted worksheets.
Writing With Symbols
Boardmaker
Number and Money Stamps
Print answers lightly
on an adapted worksheet,
for added support
Support non-readers with symbolized text

17. Use money representations to create dollar amounts.
Felt boards
Magnetic boards
Puzzles

18. Use electronic devices or software to match and solve problems.
Coin-U-Lator
Coin Abacus
Money Calc
See & Solve Calculator
Dollars & Sense Software

19. Use alternative ways to access computer software.
Intellikeys
Touch Window
Switch and Interface
Trackball
Joystick
Head Mouse

20. Use alternative ways to identify coins.
Eye Gaze board
4 location device with tactile overlay
Document camera

21. Use reference books to identify coins.
Coin Flip Book
Money Identification Book
Coin Book Cue
Pocket Mod

22. Program a device with vocabulary so students can participate in proportional trades.
Tech Talk
Teach Speak
Super Talker
Partner Four

23. Use a communication device to allow student to call out classmates names.
Tech Talk
Teach Speak
Super Talker
Partner Four

24. Play virtual math games on the web.
e-ledesma.com Elementary- spelling and counting games- several.
Farm Stand Math Buying items from market animals and produce.
Gamequarium: Money Math Several different games counting, money, change etc.
Mathplayground Fun, games, go to the mall, etc. Play Millionaire.
Fact Monster - Math All grades- Money facts. Good 4 science too.
Math Slice Online games.

25. Use online Math worksheets.
Busy Teacher’s Cafe Elementary- printable. Counting money (photos).
teAchology Elementary-counting money
Counting Money Worksheet Maker Elementary- Cartoon counting money.
Billy Bear 4 Kids
Elementary- Cartoon color counting spelling.
Dositey Elementary- Shopping and buying.

26. Math Teaching Ideas Money Math TeacherNet.com Money Advise Pocketmod
7-9- Lesson on budgets
TeacherNet.com
6-8- Cooperative learning
Money Advise
6-12- Developing a budget
Pocketmod
With the PocketMod, you can carry around the days notes, keep them organized in any way you wish
On-screen Talking Calculator
Free on-screen talking calculator
Cool Math 4 Kids
Helps struggling students with learning the basics of math.

27. Create online tests.
Test Me Score Me!
Classroom Suite

28. Questions & Comments

29. LATI Regional Centers Region 1
Renee Spratt & Katherine Shea
Region 2
Anita Lee
Region 3
Sharon Edwards & Kristie Stapler
Region 4
Charlotte Ducote & Tammy Dupre
Region 5
Kay Bolen & Anissa Parker
     
Region 6
Charlotte Ducote & Laura Gamburg
Region 7
Kristie Harvill & Tim Daniels
Region 8
Amanda Tull