APPROACHES IN
LEARNING MATHEMATICS
The possibility of the learning of mathematics by children with visual impairment is often
questioned by highlighting some of the areas in mathematics which demand vision. However,
many such visual ideas can be converted into non-visual experiences so as to enable them
to get the required learning experience. This module describes various factors contributing
to the learning of mathematics and also explains the different approaches in learning this
subject.
Before discussing the different learning approaches for mathematics in the case of children
with visual impairment, it will be worth mentioning the various factors which contribute to
the child’s success in learning mathematics. These factors can be listed as follows:
- Selection and teaching of suitable mathematical Braille codes.
- Adaptation of the text material to the visually impaired child without changing the
learning outcomes of the topics. - Teaching of mathematical devices such as the Abacus, Taylor Frame etc., to the visually
impaired child for making necessary calculations. - Provision of correct mathematics text material after necessary editing of the content
and format. - Preparation and use of appropriate teaching aids to supplement instruction in
mathematics.