Blog Post #7: Math

What are some common areas that students struggle with in mathematics?

• Some common areas that students struggle with in math are understanding math concepts, steps to solving problems, reading the problem and the notation, understanding the language and vocabulary, cannot identify and organize the steps to start and finish the problem, and aligning numbers and forming shapes. To help find a solution to helping the students, the teacher can use a range of low to high tech tools such as manipulatives, talking calculator, and voice recognition math software. 
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Choose a math AT tool. Describe the tool. Who is this tool appropriate for (what kinds of disabilities:)?) How would you implement in the classroom? What are some resources for this tool?

• As a teacher, there are many math AT tool that can be used within the classroom. The teacher can use different math apps or websites to be incorporated into the classroom to help assist students. One low tech tool that is very useful are manipulatives. I remember all throughout my elementary school experience, my teachers would have different manipulatives that we can use in the classroom if we needed extra assistance. Manipulatives are not just for students with disabilities. They can be used to help assist anyone having trouble in math and learning a particular skill. Such tools as manipulatives are a good hands on activity. Students are able to touch them and use them in anyway needed to help assist. Manipulatives can be hands on or virtual on the computer. Either way, this is a great tool for teachers to  have access to within the classroom.   
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