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Learning Disabilities and Assistive Technology

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Access to Math
 

Source Description

Don Johnston, Inc.
800-999-4660

Compatibility/
Requirements

Macintosh LC II or higher, System 7, 8 MB RAM, 256-color monitor

Ages:

Grades 7 -12

Price:

$79.00

This is a talking worksheet program that is two products in one. For teachers it makes worksheets in a snap. For students with disabilities it provides individualized on-screen lessons that contribute to success for all.

It increases computation skills and targets specific problem areas.

A multisensory approach with large numbers, choice of text and background colors, talking numbers and speech feedback make Access to Math helpful to students with visual difficulties.
 

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ALGE-BLASTER 3 (CD)
 

Source Description

Educational Resources
800-624-2926

Compatibility/
Requirements

Macintosh or Windows

Ages:

Grades 7 and up

Price:

$39.95

Alge-Blaster helps pre-algebra and algebra students understand the algebraic process, master the basic steps in solving equations, learn to translate word problems into algebraic expressions, and practice graphing skills.

This CD includes a step-by-step interactive tutorial, an easy-to-use editor, and a record keeper to track students’ progress.

http://knowledgeadventureschool.com/catalog/mb_alg.aspx
 

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BIG:CALC
 

Source Description

Don Johnston, Inc.
800-999-4660

Compatibility/
Requirements

Macintosh LC II or higher, System 7, 8 MB RAM, 256-color monitor

Ages:

Grades 5 - 14

Price:

$29.00

This is a calculator program for use with a macintosh compter system only.

Auditory feedback helps students monitor keystrokes. 

Six calculator layouts are available to accommodate students who would benefit from various visual arrangements.

The student may customize the font and colors for the keys and background.

www.donjohnston.com
 
 

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The Cruncher 2.0 (CD)
 

Source Description

Source (s):
Knowledge Adventure
800-542-4240

Compatibility/
Requirements:
Macintosh or Windows

Grades:
3 - 12

Price:
$99.95 schools only

This product teaches students how to use spreadsheets and graphs in everyday life, empowering students to solve problems and apply math concepts to real-world situations.

The results can be displayed with graphs and charts and annotated with colorful animated illustrations and snappy sound effects.

Easy-to-use spreadsheets are powerful enough for any application from homework to the family budget.

http://knowledgeadventureschool.com/catalog/crunch_2.aspx

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Do-It Internet Lessons
 

Source Description

Source (s):
University of Washington 
Seattle, Washington



Compatibility/
Requirements:
IBM or compatible with Windows, or Macintosh

Ages:
1 - 12

Price:
no charge

This project, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), seeks to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in science, engineering, and mathematics programs and careers.

This is a series of lessons in using the Internet, covering subjects in science, math, engineering, disability-related information, E-mail, and more. Specific math lessons are:

  • Mathematics and Molecules

  • Math Programs Via E-mail

  • Internet Lessons in Mathematics

  • Internet Lessons for High School and College- Bound Students

  • NetLib: a collection of advanced mathematical software, papers and databases maintained by AT&T Bell labs, the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratories in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. NetLib materials are available by E-mail. To receive the index, follow this procedure:
    1. Compose an electronic mail 
    message and send it to netlib@netlib.org
    2. Leave the subject line blank
    3. In the body of the message type:
    "send index."
    4. Send the mail message and wait for a reply.
    This site can also be accessed through WWW browsers at http://www.netlib.org/index.html

http://www.washington.edu/doit/Lessons/

These programs are interactive through E-mail only.

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