Math

Points to Consider

Student:

• Does the student understand age/grade-level math concepts and functions?
• Can the student handle and process multiple steps?
• Does the student have physical challenges that interfere with access?

Environment:

• Is the math instruction appropriate for the student's level of understanding and achievement?
• Are manipulatives or digital versions of math materials available?
• Are there adults available to assist with adapting the materials or curriculum?

Task:

• In what areas of math does your student need additional support with accessing the curriculum?
• What activities have the team prioritized for increased access?

Tool:

• What tools or supports have been tried, and why did they succeed or fail?
• What is the student's level of independence operating a specific tool?
• What types of training might be required for this student when determining a tool?
• Will tools be available when the student transitions to the next classroom or school?
• Trial new tools from the AT Lending Library, based on identification of priority tasks and activities.

The items highlighted below are only just a few of the items or accommodations that may be readily accessible or easily put in place in your student's learning environment. Data gathered from using universal/inclusive supports can lead to purposeful and individualized learning accommodations.

Items include Virtual Manipulatives, Calculators and Modified Paper.

For more, visit:

• Toy Theatre
• Didax

Visit our robust AT Trial Lending Library for items like oversized calculators, math kits and money skills kits.  Enter “atmath" into the search window of the online lending library catalog to see a full list of available resources.