Introduction:
"Basic Training in Mathematics" is an App specially designed for people with visual impairment. The program provides four exercises, fraction, algebra, vertical calculation and Math ruler, each of which consists of two difficulty levels and questions bank. Users can easilyadjust colour contrast anduse build-in Voiceover to aid teaching and accommodating students' needs.The keypad is simple and easy to use. The App facilitates students' independent learning, strengthens their capabilities in calculations and application in IT, as well as enables parentsto have a better understanding on their children's learning progress.
Major Contents & Functions:
Fraction:
Fraction is a compulsory subject primary school. Visual student can understand the format of fraction and study common denominator, fraction expansion and fraction predigestingthrough the app. Part to whole relation, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Enhance basic calculation skills of fraction.
Algebra:
Solving equations to 'keep the equation balanced' by making the same changes to both sides of the equal sign by libra or transposition method. To study problem solving skill.
Vertical Calculation:
Student can manipulate addition, subtraction, multiplication and division by lining up the columns. Vertical calculation is the curriculum of primary one and two. These games lay thefoundations of mathematicsfor students. This app can assist visual student to understand the format of Vertical Calculation.
Math Ruler:
Study the concept of positive and negative numbers through the Math Ruler. The ruler can set to horizontal or vertical to study adding and subtracting of positive and negative numbers. The numbers of right hand side are bigger than that of lefthand side on horizontal ruler. The higher numbers are bigger than lower numbers on vertical ruler. We can alsodesign questions for students to add the fun in the learning.
The app is now available and free to download at Apple App Store.