1. MathTalk by Metroplex Voice Computing, Inc. Voice Recognition Software for Mathematics

2. “Voice” Math Operations & Print Finished Work Without Using a Keyboard or a Mouse!

3. Who Would Benefit From MathTalk?

4. Individuals who… Have handwriting that is illegible. Lack the fine motor skills necessary to write or type. Are unable to focus on writing or typing for long periods of time. Want a new and fun way of doing MATH!!!

5. Metroplex Voice Computing, Inc. Formed in 1997 For use with DragonNaturallySpeaking Clients include : Department of Defense, FAA, The United States Army Corp of Engineers.

6. Cost Prices range from $275 to $875. Scientific Notebook features “Translate to Brail” for individuals who are sight-impaired.

7. Before Getting Started… 2 GHz PC; Intel Pentium or Equivalent AMD 2.5 GB Free Hard Disk Space Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7 Soundblaster or Compatible Soundcard

8. As Well As… 4 GIG RAM for Dragon 11 Microsoft Internet Explorer v.6 or Higher CD-ROM Drive for Installation Web Connection is Required for Activation

9. Features… “Voice” and print your own work NO MOUSE or KEYBOARD! Perform operations in arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and graphing Evaluate and check all answers Translate to brail

10. Other Positives Independently complete assignments and projects. No longer need a scribe.

11. Drawbacks… Cost Doesn’t include supplemental hardware Vocabulary Feeling “different” from others

12. What Teachers and Students Are Saying… “We should have that on our computers!” – 8 th grader “Several of my students would benefit from this!” – 8 th grade special ed teacher “Its great, but My students with speech/language issues could not use this technology.” – 8 th grade special ed teacher “I wish it worked faster!” – 8 th grader

13. Questions Do you think students would be eager to use this software in your classrooms? Do you think students would be eager to use this software in your classrooms? Do you think this software would benefit students diagnosed with ADD/ADHD? Do you think this software would benefit students diagnosed with ADD/ADHD? http://metroplexvoice.com/