Educational applications that minimize the handwriting demands of math work are especially helpful for students with visual spatial difficulties. Here are some math applications to help:
MathPad is a talking math worksheet program that enables students to perform arithmetic computations with whole numbers on the computer in the same way they would use pencil and paper. Students with fine motor difficulties can demonstrate by using the keyboard or clicking the mouse. Students with sever difficulties can utilize MathPad's scanning feature. MathPad displays one problem at a time and the digits are properly aligned.
Virtual Pencil (VP) Arithmetic is an educational application designed for students who are unable to operate a pencil effectively. It allows students to perform math problems similar to MathPad and showing intermediate steps. it offers speech feedback in a detailed manner. There is also a "tutor" to help you through the problem where you are having difficulty.
Number Navigator does not have specialized features such as speech or scanning but is a simple math processor to enter and solve basic math problems on the computer. It is a free program with customizable colors, fonts, and sizes.
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