APH MathBuilders

A Supplemental Math Program for Braille Users, K-3Presented by Derrick W. Smith, Ed.D., COMS

Eight Units1. Matching, Sorting, and Patterning

(2007)2. Number Concepts (2013*)3. Place Value (2013*)4. Number Operations (2013*)5. Measurement (2012*)6. Geometry (2008)7. Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and

Decimals (2011)8. Data Collection, Graphing, and

Probability/Statistics (2009)

Unit Framework

• Objectives• Instructional Strategies• Worksheets• Manipulatives*• Assessment Grid

Objectives Aligned to NCTM Standards Curriculum Focal Point are noted Common Core (Units 2-5 only) Reviewed State Standards – State of the State

StandardsMassachusettsCalifornia Braille Mathematics StandardsFloridaTexasNew YorkKentuckyAlabama

Lesson Plans

• Objective• NCTM Standard and Curriculum • NCTM Focal Points• Suggested Materials• Instructional Strategies• Connections

Worksheets

• Reinforce concept• Provide additional practice • Print over Braille for directions• Coded to match lessons• *Can be reordered separately

Other Components

• Suggested connections to other content areas (particularly literature or ECC)

• Related Math Materials • Assessment Grid

Assessment GridObjective Date /Rating/Notes

Grade 3MA 3-1 Recognize and extend growing

geometric patterns.

MA 3-2 Recognize and identify numeric patterns.

MA 3-3 Identify and describe patterns in a multiplication chart.

General GuidelinesProvides General

Overview of ProgramAccommodations for

studentsAdaptive devicesTactile IllustrationsAssessmentsIncluded on CDAvailable in Print and

Braille