1. Assistive Technology
Mathematics

2. Assistive Technology - Math – Low Tech-Mid Tech-High Tech
Abacus/Math Line
Enlarged math worksheets
Alternatives for answering, explaining or giving examples
Math “Smart Chart”
Money calculator/Coinulator
Tactile/voice output measuring devices
Talking watches/clocks
Calculator with or without print out
Calculator with large keys and/or display
Talking calculator
Calculator with special features
On-screen/scanning calculator
Alternative keyboard
Math software
Software for manipulation of objects
Voice recognition software

3. Low Tech MathLine
MathLine is the first supplemental math tool with one-to-one correspondence between the concrete object and the abstract symbol.
MathLine is an alternative strategy in the classroom that clearly models over 50 elementary math concepts and standards.

4. MathLine - Where Used Regular Education/Mainstream Curriculum
Special Education Programs, IEP’s
Remedial Programs
Bilingual Education Programs
Compensatory Education Programs
Alternative Education Programs
Intervention Programs
Home-schooling
Tutoring Services

5. MathLine Demo
MathLine Demo

6. Teacher Exploration – MathLIne
Is MathLine a Low, Mid, or High Tech device?
Is it a multi-modal device?
Is it cost efficient?
Think of a student in your class that is having difficulty moving from the concrete to the abstract in mathematical operations. Do you think MathLine would be a consideration?
Visit the MathLine website to view the MathLine Products.

7. Teacher Made Charts Low Tech
Number lines, teacher made charts are both examples of a low tech device used by teachers.
View an online sample from the Wisconsin Initiative on Assistive Technology at then choose curriculum-math

8. Mid Tech Devices Talking Calculators, Talking Clocks, & Talking Wristwatch
A talking calculator is a device that speaks when the number is pressed.
A talking clock/wristwatch speaks the time.
See Premier Assistive Technology Website for more info and demo copies of software.
Talking calculator
Talking checking book

9. High Tech Smart Board - Smart Chart
A Smart Board is an interactive white board that can be used in several ways.
Use the notebook software to create interactive lessons
Use the pens to highlight a specific element in a presentation
Hand write on a Smart Board with the special pens and turn the cursive into print.
Smart Chart activities are developed using a Smart Board.
Website reference:

10. Math sample – Smart Chart - Notebook
In this lesson the teacher is having students compare best times in an Olympic Track and Field Event.

11. Smart Board - Geometry
In this lesson the teacher is explaining the Pythagorean Theory to students.

12. Smart Board – Interactive Lesson
View a short video on an interactive lesson using Smart Board.
Overview of Smart Board – Touch, Write, & Save
Notebook Software
Notebook Software Gallery -

13. Teacher Exploration – Smart Board
List three ways you might use a Smart Board in your classroom. 1. 2. 3.
Visit these two websites and view some ways to use a Smart Board. (focus on Math related topics.)
General Info on Smart Board -
Templates of Lessons – Math -
Smart Board Workshop for Teachers -

14. High Tech – Microsoft Excel
Excel is a powerful tool within the Microsoft Office Suite. Use of Excel can be integrated into the classroom to benefit all students and meet state standards which specify that students at all grade levels be able to construct timelines.
Here are examples of how a timeline can be constructed by students.

15. Excel Examples JFK Timeline, Story Timeline Science – Periodic Table
Vocabulary – Insert Comment Command
Moveable Words
View samples online at:
go to week Excel Projects

16. Math – Software Solutions
Microsoft Office – Templates -
Mnemonics for learning math – Kutztown University
On Cloud Nine – by Kimberly Tuley and Nanci Bell
Tom Snyder Software -
Touch Math -