Math
Interventions/Instructional Support
These programs provide instructional support by building math fluency and helping students visualize mathematical processes.
FASTT Math . http://www.tomsnyder.com . software that targets the development of fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Go Solve . http://www.tomsnyder.com . uses graphic organizers to help students plan for solving word problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
InspireData (Win . Mac) . http://www.inspiration.com . applies proven strategies of visual learning to data literacy; supporting strong critical thinking
Escher Fun - an activity guide on creating tessellations
Virtual Manipulatives
Virtual manipulatives are great tools for students who need to use a computer for writing and drawing. It provides basic tools like rulers as well as math manipulatives to support comprehension.
bright clique . http://www.indivisuallearning.com . a flexible set of digital tools for demonstrating key mathematical concepts on computers, projectors, or interactive whiteboards
Classroom Suite (IntelliMathics) . http://www.intellitools.com . includes animation, manipulatives, text to speech, and multimedia to demonstrate basic math concepts.
Geoboard (Win . Mac9) - http://www.riverdeep.com. electronic geoboard with area and perimeter tools
Visual Fractions . http://www.visualfractions.com/ . includes online tools for learning fractions, PowerPoints to help teach fractions, downloadable worksheets, and downloadable software for creating circle fractions
Illuminations . http://illuminations.nctm.org/ . a collection of online, standard-based virtual manipulatives and lessons, to make math come alive in the classroom and at home
Simulations/Visualizations
These programs give students a way to perform math calculations on the computer as well as provide "math labs" that students can work in.
MathPad & MathPad Plus . http://www.intellitools.com . simulated “paper and pencil” basic arithmetic software for students who need to use a computer to write with
Virtual Pencil . http://www.hentermath.com/ . simulated “paper and pencil” arithmetic and algebra software for students who need to use a computer to write with
Homework Helpers
Completing homework can be a big challenge for students with disabilities; both from the time involved as well as working through the cognitive processes. These tools can help with basic math through algebra and calculus.
MoffSoft FreeCalc (Win) - http://www.moffsoft.com/freecalc.htm . a great basic calculator with adjustable size and color schemes, and a simulated paper tape display
Arty Space Calculator (Win . Mac9) . a conversion calculator
Math Tips for Students with Visual Impairments . http://www.tsbvi.edu/math/ . ideas and recommendations for helping students with visual impairments learn math concepts
Microsoft Math (Win) . http://www.microsoft.com/math/default.mspx . all-in-one math homework solution. solve equations, graph functions, use a fully-functional graphing calculator, solve triangles, and convert standard units
WebGraphing - http://www.webgraphing.com/ . online equation-graphing environment, from simple to advanced calculations
Equation Wizard (Win) . http://www.equationwizard.com/ . algebraic equation solver software. trial version good for 30 equations
Interventions/Instructional Support
These programs provide instructional support by building math fluency and helping students visualize mathematical processes.
- Cuisenaire Rods - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisenaire_rods. concrete manipulatives
- Ideas for cusienaire rods
- http://assoc.orange.fr/une.education.pour.demain/articlesrrr/>>> sw/begsw.htm
- http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/silha/Lessons/cuisen2.html
- http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma8616.html
- Fripple Cookies - (Win . Mac9) - http://www.riverdeep.com . pattern sequencing game
- FASTT Math . http://www.tomsnyder.com . software that targets the development of fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Go Solve . http://www.tomsnyder.com . uses graphic organizers to help students plan for solving word problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- InspireData (Win . Mac) . http://www.inspiration.com . applies proven strategies of visual learning to data literacy; supporting strong critical thinking
- Escher Fun - an activity guide on creating tessellations
Virtual ManipulativesVirtual manipulatives are great tools for students who need to use a computer for writing and drawing. It provides basic tools like rulers as well as math manipulatives to support comprehension.
- Virtual Cuisenaire Rods . http://www.arcytech.org/java/integers/integers.html
- bright clique . http://www.indivisuallearning.com . a flexible set of digital tools for demonstrating key mathematical concepts on computers, projectors, or interactive whiteboards
- Virtual rulers .
- Classroom Suite (IntelliMathics) . http://www.intellitools.com . includes animation, manipulatives, text to speech, and multimedia to demonstrate basic math concepts.
- Geoboard (Win . Mac9) - http://www.riverdeep.com. electronic geoboard with area and perimeter tools
- Geoboard Activities
- Ages 3-5 . Mouse . Duck Duck
- Ages 5-8 . Tree . Numbers
- Ages 8-12 . City . Secret Ages
- Ages 12-14 . Perimeters . Question . Riddle and the Answer
- Visual Fractions . http://www.visualfractions.com/ . includes online tools for learning fractions, PowerPoints to help teach fractions, downloadable worksheets, and downloadable software for creating circle fractions
- Illuminations . http://illuminations.nctm.org/ . a collection of online, standard-based virtual manipulatives and lessons, to make math come alive in the classroom and at home
- BlockCad - http://web.telia.com/~u16122508/proglego.htm . a free Win virtual Lego land
- Lego Factory . http://factory.lego.com/ . free online virtual Lego land
- NLVM . http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html . collection of online manipulatives and visualizations for all grade levels
- SmartBoard Software - http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-> US/Support/Downloads/SBS/Windows/SBSv97Win.htm . includes a collection of virtual math tools. Students can run the software on their own computers to practice mathematical concepts
Simulations/Visualizationshttp://www.desktopruler.com/products-dr.htm . (Win)
http://www.svet-soft.com/ruler.shtml
http://www.spadixbd.com/freetools/ . (Win Free . Win Pro)
http://www.downloadjunction.com/product/store/15482/index.html . (Win)
These programs give students a way to perform math calculations on the computer as well as provide "math labs" that students can work in.
- MathPad & MathPad Plus . http://www.intellitools.com . simulated “paper and pencil” basic arithmetic software for students who need to use a computer to write with
- Virtual Pencil . http://www.hentermath.com/ . simulated “paper and pencil” arithmetic and algebra software for students who need to use a computer to write with
- Equation Editor Tutorials - http://ist.uwaterloo.ca/ec/equations/equation.html . equation editor is a part of Microsoft Office and enables students to use a computer to enter math equations. to view Vista tutorials go to the Microsoft Office WORD Team's Blog
- MathType - http://www.adeptscience.co.uk/products/mathsim/mathtype/ . comprehensive professional version of Equation Editor. 30 day trial version available for Win and Mac9.X
- Broken Calculator . http://seeingmath.concord.org/broken_calculator . online simulation of a broken calculator. students must think through how to solve problems using the keys available
- Explore Learning . http://www.explorelearning.com . extensive online set of mathematic simulations and visualizations
- SELECT Math . http://boston.k12.ma.us/teach/technology/select/index.html . aligns virtual manipulatives and visualizations with standards
- GeoGebra - http://www.geogebra.org/cms/ . free software for Win . MacX of geometry, algebra, and calculus simulations and manipulatives
- Algebrus - http://www.astrise.com/software/algebrus . a comprehensive visualization tool for higher mathematics. the trial version has some features disabled
- Eduscapes . http://eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard . includes links to a variety of simulations and visualizations
Homework HelpersCompleting homework can be a big challenge for students with disabilities; both from the time involved as well as working through the cognitive processes. These tools can help with basic math through algebra and calculus.
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html . extensive math dictionary and highly interactive