AT to Support Math!

DIRECTIONS: Click on the link to each website. In Column 1, explain how this product can be used by teachers (either in the classroom, or

as a resource). In Column 2, list the applicable UDL principle. In Column 3, list pertinent information, such as costs involved or

appropriate grade levels.

Item/Website Use for Teachers: UDL Principle: Notes:Math Glossaryhttp://www.ronblond.com/MathGlossary/

Provide background knowledge. Offers visual representation, interactive demos

Options for mathematical symbols, multiple media to support comprehension

FREE

Math Typehttp://www.dessci.com/en/products/mathtype/

Handwriting recognition, you can import presentations, compatible with office programs

Offers an alternative to writing, multiple tools, options for expression and communication

$$$

Illuminationshttp://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx

Categorized by grade and topic, Various activities for math, simplifies lessons,

Illustrates through multiple media, Clarifies symbols

FREE

Interactiveshttp://www.learner.org/interactives/geometry/

Three dimensional activities, brings activities to life, uses relevant topics, tests your

Multiple means of representation, clarifies vocabulary and symbols,

FREE

understanding supports mathematical notation and symbols

National Library of Virtual Manipulativeshttp://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

Khan Academyhttp://www.khanacademy.org/

Provides practice problems, allows students to represent problems visually, organizes activities by grade level

Motivational tool, provides online lessons, multiple media, pre-assessment

Alternatives for visual representation, options for mathematical symbols, multiple options for expression

Multiple means of media, self regulation for students to pick what they will watch

FREE

FREE

Watch Knowhttp://www.watchknow.org/Category.aspx?CategoryID=81

.Multiple content areas, shows videos with math topics, good motivational tool,

Multiple media, clarifies vocabulary terms, relates topics to real life for students

FREE

Shodor Interactiveshttp://www.shodor.org/interactivate/

Math Open Referencehttp://www.mathopenref.com/

Provides assessments, activities, and lesson plans, gives visual representation and supports with math symbols, many content areas

Defines terms, provides examples, ties information and lessons together for easy understanding, organizes lessons by grade

Defines vocabulary terms and symbols

Multiple means of expression and representation, gives alternatives for visual representation, clarifies terms

FREE

FREE

Other sites that may be of interest (Source: ISTE- Special Education Technology Special Interest Group, NECC, 2007)