Remember that assistive technology continuum I talked about? It’s back! That continuum is just as relevant with writing and reading as it is with mathematics. Here are some low-tech and mid-tech AT options for mathematics:
Low-tech
- Manipulatives
- Fraction rubber stamps
- Manipulative number line
- Laminated addition and multiplication tables
- Special ruler with multiple transparent overlays to see relationships between different units of measure
Mid-tech
- Calculators with oversized buttons
- Talking calculators
- See ‘n’ Solve Calculators
- Coin Abacus
- Coin-u-lator
The great thing about the assistive technology continuum is that there are often AT options that are free or easy to make yourself. Manipulatives are something that you have probably used in your classroom quite often; you may not have even thought of it as AT! Again, some AT options are right under our nose. For every subject, there is a low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech option, I am sure of it!
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