1. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Presents
New Nemeth Code Resource
on the Way!
TAER Conference
April 1, 2016
Katy, Texas
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2. Presented By: Jeri Cleveland jericleveland@tsbvi.edu
Susan Osterhaus
Maylene Bird
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3. Nemeth and UEB 2012 – BANA maintained Nemeth in adoption
Guidelines for use of Nemeth within UEB.
Continued use of Nemeth in Texas -
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4. Nemeth is the Math and Science Code in Texas
The Texas Plan includes:
Use of Current Nemeth Math and Science Textbooks for at least seven more years
Development and implementation of Nemeth training for TVIs and Transcribers
Creation of a Nemeth Code Handbook
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5. Coming Soon Nemeth at a Glance: Symbols and Checklist by Grade Level A Nemeth resource for TVIs, Transcribers, Math Teachers, and Teaching Assistants
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6. Authors and Contributors
Janet Bean
Maylene Bird
Jeri Cleveland
Margaret Edwards
Scott Kelley
Susan Mattson
Susan A. Osterhaus
Debra Sewell
Glenda Torrence
Patrick Van Geem
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7. Inside Nemeth at a Glance
Introduction
Commonly Used Nemeth Symbols by Grade and Course
Nemeth Checklist by Grade and Course
Collaboration and Consultation
Comparison Signs
Developing Necessary Tactile Skills for Math
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8. Inside Nemeth at a Glance (cont.)
Early Numeracy
The Five-Step Rule for Modifying Simple Equations
Sample Problems by Grade and Course
Student Production of Spatial Arrangements
Student Use of Technology in Math
TBA
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9. About the Symbols Chart
Pre-teaching
Collaborating
Finding symbols by approximate grade
Using the cumulative list
Combining of some grades and courses
Not addressing tactile graphics
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10. Symbols Chart: Sample Page
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11. Information on the Chart
Content
Approximate grade in which symbols are introduced
Symbol description
Print symbol
Nemeth symbol
Standards
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
National Council of Teachers of math (NCTM) Strands
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12. Symbols Chart: Sample Page
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13. Sample Item Approx. Intro. Grade – 4
Description - Mixed Number with horizontal fraction bar
Print Symbol -
Nemeth Symbol - #2_?5/8_#
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14. Symbols Chart: Sample Page
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15. Sample Item Approx. Intro. Grade – 8
Description – Principle square root
Print Symbol –
Nemeth Symbol – > ]
>8]
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16. Symbols Chart: Sample Page
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17. Sample Item Approx. Intro. Grade – Alg II
Description – Inverse of f of x
Print Symbol –
Nemeth Symbol – f^-1"(x)
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18. About the Evaluation Range: Pre-K – Algebra II
Two Parts (tested separately)
Nemeth reading skills
Nemeth writing skills
Protocol
Student Materials
Scored by grade level and course
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19. Checklists: Sample Page
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20. Information on the Checklists
Item #
Symbol & Task
Grade/Course
Print Example
Student Text (only in Reading)
Correct Answer(s)
Pre-Test
Post-Test
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21. Reading Checklist: Sample Page
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22. Sample Item
Item # - 41
Symbol & Task – Mixed number fraction indicators – opening and closing “Read the next line.”
Grade/Course - 4
Print Example -
Student Text -
#5_?2/7_#
Correct Answer(s) – five and two sevenths
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23. Reading Checklist: Sample Page
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24. Sample Item
Item # - 96
Symbol & Task – Principle square root “Read the next line.”
Grade/Course - 8
Print Example –
Student Text – >4} .k #2
Correct Answer(s) – The square root of four equals two, OR the principle square root of four equals two.
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25. Reading Checklist: Sample Page
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26. Sample Item Print example - Item # - 132 Student Text:
Symbol & Task – Inverse of f of x “Read the next line.”
Grade/Course – Alg II
Print example -
Student Text:
F^-1"(x)
Correct Answer(s): Inverse of f of x OR f inverse of x
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27. Writing Checklist: Sample Page
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28. Sample Item Print Example Item # - 123
Correct Answer(s)
f^-1"(x)
Item #
Symbol & Task – Inverse of f of x “Write the inverse of f of x.”
Grade/Course – Alg II
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29. Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Thank you for your kind attention.
Now, it’s time for questions…
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