Math Challenges Tools, and Resources

What are some common areas that students struggle with in mathematics?

Mathematics has been a very difficult subjects over the years. Statistics show that only 40% of 4th graders and 33% grade students performed proficiently on the last National Assessment in mathematics in 2015.
Some of the common areas that students struggle with in mathematics are difficulties reading math problems and notation ; they have problems interpreting language or vocabulary. Many students, despite a good understanding of mathematical concepts, are inconsistent at computing ; they are unable to identify and organize steps that are outlined, and also difficulties aligning numbers and forming shapes.

Math AT Tool

One assistive technology tool that I would use in my class to assist students who are struggling with mathematics is the Electronic Math Worksheets. Electronic math worksheets are software programs that can help students organize, align, and work through math problems on a computer screen. Numbers that appear onscreen can also be read aloud via a speech synthesizer. This may be helpful to students who struggle with aligning math problems with pencil and paper. This tool will be beneficial to students with sensory impairment or students with learning disabilities  who struggle with writing, listening, memory, and reading. This tool will also enable students to use virtual manipulatives to assist them in solving math problems.

Resources for Electronic Math Worksheet

Assistive technology (AT) tools for math are designed to help students who struggle with math,

http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/electronic-math-worksheets/

Electronic Math Worksheets. These worksheets can help a student organize, align and navigate through basic math problems on a computer screen. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems are entered by keyboard or mouse and automatically aligned to the correct vertical format

http://scatp.med.sc.edu/ld_math.htm

http://www.mathtalk.com/.