According to the text, "Understanding core concepts is a necessary component of proficiency with arithmetic and is needed to transfer previously learned procedures to solve novel problems" (Dell, Newton, Petroof, 2012). In essence, students need to have a true understanding of the basics so they are able to build on these concepts in future math classes. To build this true understanding, here are a few applications students may use.
Virtual manipulations prove extremely beneficial in assisting students with disabilities to develop math concepts. The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives is a great resources for educators to utilize in the classroom. The manipulatives are broke up into categories and grade level. For example, I pressed measurement on the Pre-K to 2nd grade level and was given a list activities to complete in which I chose Attribute Block. In Attribute Block, the students practice sorting blocks by color, shape, and size by matching blocks inside the oval to blocks outside the oval that are the same color, shape, or
size. There are various virtual manipulatives offered on the website. Please view the website for any ideas you may need. Another great resource to preview at your convenience is Computing Technology for Math Excellence.
Internet 4 Classrooms offers amazing internet resources to build math skills for teachers of students grade PreK-8. The resources are free and promote high quality classroom instruction and provide resources to reinforce specific subject areas at home. Destinatioin Math, another site like Internet 4 Classrooms, develops math reasoning, conceptual understandings, and problem solving skills for student grade K-12. The program offers step by step instructions and chances to practice problems. It is not free but uses animation and audio output to keep students engaged.Thank you for exploring the different programs and websites with me. Please come back and visit for more information on assistive technology and Math. Until Next Time!
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