The programs are able to address many of the learning difficulties that students face. I am sure that as time goes on there will be more and more programs that are developed to add greater access to more and more students. These programs can be a source of support for the students with learning disabilities and for those without. The programs can provide common ground for all students with review, extra support and feedback at many levels of math instruction.
Virtual manipulatives are provided at National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (Utah University). Supplies support in varying levels and grades of math instruction. Computing Technology for Math Excellence gives explanations along with virtual manipulatives. The links provided will connect directly to the site.
Math support by Illuminations (NCTM) offers extra practice, visual support and interactive lessons for all grade levels. There are online activities fro concept support.
Skill building - http://www.internet4classrooms.com is a free website that has links to other websites with resources the support instructions and reinforcement.
Problem solving support is provided using Math Playground a free online site with practice in basic math skills using games, word problems and logic problems. Conceptua Math (www.conceptuamath.com) supports fraction and provides tools for teachers to use for the whole class. There are visuals and text that is spoken aloud to support learners with reading difficulties or visual problems. Assessments are included as well as data collection. Destination math focuses on the skills of reasoning, understanding and problem solving.. It has animation and spoken text. There is a Spanish support provided for ESL learners of that language.
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