Making Math Meaningful - Braille Resource Kit (2008)

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The Making Math Meaningful Resource Project is sponsored by PRCVI in response to frequent requests for resources to nurture the development of early mathematics concepts in young children who are blind or visually impaired. The MMM Braille Resource Kit includes research articles, resource and materials information, activity examples, video, and strategy suggestions that support the development of early mathematics concepts.

Project Rationale

The MMM Braille Resource Kit Project was developed, in 2008, in response to frequent and ardent requests for resources to nurture the development of early mathematics concepts in young children who are blind or visually impaired. The MMM Braille Resource Kit includes research articles, resource and materials information, activity examples, and strategy suggestions that support the development of number sense in young children.

The activities included in the MMM Braille Resource Kit are cross-referenced to the Prescribed Learning Outcomes for Mathematics K-7 for British Columbia and to the activity descriptions in the text Making Math Meaningful.

Print Document

The print document for the MMM Braille Resource Kit, was developed to provide information to parents and educators who are interested in nurturing the growth of early mathematics concepts in young children who are blind or visually impaired. The document contains information on developing number sense in young children including the resources section that contains a photograph of the mathematics resource equipment and/or materials, supplier information, activity suggestions, and reference to the mathematics learning outcome that can be addressed using the resource. We hope this document assists educators and parents and families to learn about, acquire, and use materials that support access to and growth in mathematics concepts for young students with visual impairments.

Making Math Meaningful - (1103K PDF)

Video Presentations - Resource Showcase

The MMM Braille Resource Project video presentation was developed to assist educators and parents to learn about, acquire, and use materials that support access to mathematics activities for young students with visual impairments. In this video, experienced teachers of students with visual impairments, describe materials and activities’ adaptations that they have used to enhance accessibility and understanding of mathematics concepts.