I have recently had requests on apps to support people with physical disabilities and recording. Does anyone know of any good resources? I'm thinking an idea app would have squared paper or blank calculations grids where calculations could be laid out, number lines used etc. If not, can someone design one please?
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Nov 12, 2019 2:01 pm
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Nov 12, 2019 4:49 pm
Not an app, but have had some success with the Splash City! software.
The only thing is my primary school user has transferred to Secondary and I have not managed to get a definite answer as to whether or not it can be used as a Reasonable Adjustment in examinations.
Nov 23, 2019 3:28 pm
One of our teachers recently shared 'Mod Math' app at our regoinal meeting. (Sorry I can't remember who originally suggested it!) I've only had a quick look at the free basic app but looks great for setting out calculations etc. I'm sure the Pro version will do much more.
Nov 25, 2019 2:30 pm
We've recently been experimenting with Splash! We had our PNI Specialist Teacher from Essex County Council come in to show our student who struggles to draw graphs/diagrams how the program works.
This program is ideal for exams - our SEND Exam Lead contacted JCQ and this software is allowed to be used to support students in exams.
Nov 26, 2019 6:59 pm
Hi Carla,
I agree with everyone re Splash, which is Windows-based and can be downloaded for a 30 free day trial.
There are Primary and Secondary versions and it's great for tasks that require the manipulation of mathematical apparatus where CYP are not able to do so.
The one iPad app that matches your requirements is Panther Math Paper from the App Store @ £19.99
It's an alternative recording tool for students with motor control difficulties and has a background of squared paper to use, which can be enlarged on the screen if required. It includes mathematical and scientific calculations, symbols etc. and can be emailed, saved or printed from the app for marking.
This app does not provide a calculator For that I would recommend the Talking Scientific Calculator @ £4.99. This offers two calculators, standard and formula. It reads aloud answers, the CYP/aduly can personalise and record voices into the app; it's switch accessible and has large, coloured keys.
The Panther Math Paper app was written by a man with a disabled son who is unable to handwrite.
It has a good-sized keyboard, which other apps that are only for recording maths do not.
It will also take CYP through secondary school and has a scientific element and more.
The support from the app, in terms of how to use it, is inadequate and, despite asking, I received no additional help but
The following are tutorials I managed to unearth on YouTube after much searching - and (I note!) now, two of these come up when you search for the app:
Math Paper Panther YouTube Tutorials
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU4VoHYJ6IA&t=258s
www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=W8CLVM_e88E
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-SpMTfzeLY (From 19.19 mins)
As an aside, I recommend to teachers in KS1 and early KS2 that, as there are only 10 digits, 0-9, the pupils are given additional practice in handwriting these, if they are physically able. If their pupils are able to form these 10 digits well, it makes a real difference to their access to recording mathematics withiut the need for AT.