These dry erase visuals allow students to connect to math in an additional way. Not only do they see the 3 numbers represented with the different number sentences, but there is also the triangle shape which offers another representation of the symbols and language of math.
Different kinds of rulers can help students access symbols of mathematics. In addition to being fun to use, adapted rulers help students by being flexible, allowing for only one unit of measurement to be seen at a time, magnifying images that are too small, and many other ways.
The coin-u-lator device helps students understand money. Using life-size coin buttons with accurate designs, this device allows students to fully immerse themselves in learning about how money works. It is a definite provider of representation, especially with symbols. This device can be used by all students and is a fun way to further learning about money.
Different calculators allow students to access expressions and symbols. Some calculators will be audible and speak out the numbers. Others have stands to help students better see the symbols. Some are sticky on the bottom for students who have fine and gross motor deficits. All of these are options for accessing expressions and symbols as they help students see and understand mathematics.
Google Read Write is a great way for students to access the internet in a friendly and easy way. It is a free resource for teachers. It helps students understand websites by doing read alouds of the text on a website. It helps students write by accessing spelling and grammar help whenever a text is entered on the internet. This is an option for language as it helps students access the language on the internet, as well as express themselves on the internet.
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