Devices

Mathematics Teaching Devices

Most of the special devices for teaching mathematics appear to be crude and slightly old fashioned; but computers and calculators are increasingly being used.

Related sections:

Electronic Calculators
Rules and Measures
Devices for Embossed Graphics

Advance Engineering Works
22 Lytton Road, Dehradun - 248001, India.
Tel: +91 135 265 4530
Fax: +91 135 265 2606
Email: advanceenggworks@yahoo.co.in

Arithmetic & Algebra Frame
Small size
Ref: 08047
Price: US$4.50 (does not include packing and forwarding charges)
Last updated: 04/10/2006

Arithmetic & Algebra Frame
Large size
Ref: 08047A
Price: US$5.00 (does not include packing and forwarding charges)
Last updated: 04/10/2006

Arithmetic & Algebra Frame
Extra large size
Ref: 08047B
Price: US$6.55 (does not include packing and forwarding charges)
Last updated: 04/10/2006

Combined Arithmetic & Abacus Frame
Ref: 08048
Price: US$5.85 (does not include packing and forwarding charges)
Last updated: 04/10/2006

Combined Arithmetic & Braille Writing Slate
Supplied with stylus and 100 arithmentic metal types.
Ref: 0008046
Price: US$12.00 (does not include packing and forwarding charges)
Last updated: 04/10/2006

Geometrical Device with Spur Wheel & Rubber Board
Ref: 08085
Price: US$10.00 (does not include packing and forwarding charges)
Last updated: 04/10/2006

American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue, PO Box 6085, Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085, USA.
Tel: +1 502 895 2405
Fax: +1 502 899 2274
Email: info@aph.org
Web: www.aph.org/

Analog Clock Model
The Analog Clock Model displays time in Braille and raised large print. Made of durable black plastic with high contrast white markings, the Clock Model has hands that are easily rotated. The hands are synchronized like those of an actual clock (the Model has no motor). Recommended ages: 6 to 10 years.
Ref: 1-03125-00
Price: $16.00
Last updated: 30/03/2007

APH Number Line Device
Supplemental device bridges the gap between concrete representations and abstract concepts of numbers. Base holds two number lines for comparison (e.g., tens and fourths). Instructions in regular type. Recommended ages: 5 years and older.
Ref: 1-03480-00
Price: $87.00
Last updated: 29/03/2007

Braille / Print Protractor
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Bold large type numbers and braille dots mark the degrees along the half circle of this 180 degree protractor. Two braille dots mark 10 degree increments, while a single braille dot marks the 5 degree increments. An unusual feature of the protractor is the "wand." This is a long, flat piece which is pointed at one end and anchored on a pivot at the center of the protractor. When the pointed end of the wand is aligned with a certain degree measurement, the corresponding angle is created by the wand and the bottom edge of the protractor. Includes print and braille instructions.
Ref: 1-04115-00
Price: $10.50
Last updated: 24/08/2006

Brannan Cubarithm Slate and Cubes
A rubber frame with a 16 x 16 grid pattern of nests will hold small plastic cubes numbered 0 through 9 in Braille. Each cube represents one digit. Frame and cubes are sold separately. Recommended ages: 6 years and older.
Ref: 1-00320-00
Price: $21.00
Ref: 1-00330-00 (plastic cubes - set of 100)
Price: $18.00
Last updated: 29/03/2007

Clock Face Sheets in Braille
Each sheet contains four embossed Braille clock faces. Hands can be added to these blank clock faces. Embossed on manila transcribing paper measuring 11 1/2 x 11 inches. 3-hole punched. 25 per package. Recommended ages: 6 to 10 years.
Ref: 1-03111-00
Price: $16.00
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Cranmer Abacus
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13-rod abacus. Its frame measures 172 x 83mm and is made of high-impact plastic. Beads are formed of a rigid plastic with a diameter of approximately 9mm. Felt backing prevents beads from slipping. An optional metal coupler is available for linking two abacuses together. Recommended ages: 5 years and older.
Ref: 1-03150-00
Price: $21.00
Ref: 1-03160-00 (coupler)
Price: $6.00
Last updated: 29/03/2007

FOCUS in Mathematics
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Activity-based program emphasizes the fundamental operations, properties, and structures of mathematics. You get a set of over 400 materials, each designed to be easily handled and to offer excellent tactile and visual contrast. Concepts are taught through the manipulation of objects. Concepts include: Sorting, matching, counting, Addition and subtraction, Fractions, Graphs and Time and money. Includes an Academic Program (general use) manual. Special manuals are available separately with activities for deaf/blind or multihandicapped students. Recommended ages: 4 years and older.
Ref: 1-08280-00 (FOCUS Academic Program Complete Kit)
Price: $380.00
Ref: 7-42710-00 (Deaf/Blind manual (not included in complete kit))
Price: $50.00
Ref: 7-42720-00 (Multihandicapped manual (not included in kit))
Price: $50.00
Last updated: 29/03/2007

Fractional Parts of Wholes Set
Tactile circles introduce the concepts of wholes, halves, thirds, and fourths. This set contains: One work tray; Three form boards with one, two, and three recesses, respectively --Four 3 inch diameter circles, one whole and the others cut into halves, thirds, and fourths. Recommended ages: 5 years and older.
Ref: 1-03290-00
Price: $42.00
Last updated: 29/03/2007

Graphic Aid for Mathematics
Use this aid to construct geometric and other mathematical figures related to the study of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Consists of a cork board mounted with a rubber mat which has been embossed with a grid of 12mm squares. Included are three flat spring wires, 14 push pins, and a supply of rubber bands. Recommended ages: 8 years and older.
Ref: 1-00460-01
Price: $123.00
Last updated: 29/03/2007

Large Abacus
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Young students and those without fine motor skills can benefit from this large version of the Cranmer Abacus. Frame measures 209 x 114mm and the bead diameter is approximately 12mm. Both the frame and beads are made of high-impact plastic, and a felt backing prevents the beads from slipping.
Ref: 1-03170-00
Price: $24.00
Last updated: 29/03/2007

Math Drill Cards
The math drill cards are a series of handy flashcards presented in braille and large print that are designed to help students improve their math skills. The math drill cards are sold as five separate sets. These include: Number and Math Signs, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division. The Number and Math Sign Cards have a Nemeth math or number symbol in braille on one side and the same braille sign with its print equivalent on the other side. The math operations cards have a fact in large type and braille on one side and the same fact in large type and braille on the other side with the answer included.
Ref: 1-03551-00
Price: $7.00
Last updated: 25/06/2007

Math Flash
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This self-voicing program uses the computer's sound card to communicate instructions, drills, practice sessions and games. Math Flash allows students to modify the presentation as well as control the difficulty of the math drills and tests. Math Flash allows students to select their favourite Math Mentor character to lead the exercises. The Mentors voice guides the student through problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. The programme is narrated by human speech. Special features allow teachers to modify the number of problems and the degree of difficulty. Teachers may even insert specific problems into the Math Flash exercises. Recommended ages: 6 years and up. Requirements: PC running Windows 98, 2000 or XP.
Ref: D-19910-00 (CD-ROM)
Ref: D-19910-ED (Electronic Distribution)
Price: $24.00
Last updated: 27/03/2007

Multiplication and Division Table
A large print/Braille tool to help math students with multiplication and division problems. The grid can be used to find the product of two whole numbers from 1 through 9 or the quotient of a related division problem. The chart is printed/embossed on heavy Braille paper and is punched for a 3-ring binder. Comes with five charts and an instruction booklet.
Ref: 5-82700-00
Price: $25.00
Last updated: 29/03/2007

Quick Pick Math
This math game can be played at school, at home, or in the car. Each Quick Pick game consists of a plastic packet containing fifty large print/Braille cards. The front and back of each card contains a math question and four possible answers. To play, the student inserts the included tool in one of four holes in the front of the plastic packet. If the answer is correct, the card will slide out of the packet. If the answer is incorrect, the card will not pull out. The object is to "quick pick" as many cards as possible from the packet on the first try.
Ref: 1-03570-00 (Addition)
Ref: 1-03571-00 (Subtraction)
Ref: 1-03572-00 (Multiplication)
Ref: 1-03573-00 (Division)
Price: $30.00
Last updated: 27/03/2007

Tactile Demonstration Thermometer
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The tactile demonstration thermometer allows visually impaired or blind students to conveniently and independently read, set and compare temperatures. Features include: a two-textured, two-coloured adjustable "mercury column" with an easy-grip tactile indicator; comparable fahrenheit and celsius scales presented in both large print and braille on a high-contrast background and distinct tactile degree markings every 5 and 10 degrees.
Ref: 1-03020-00
Price: $44.00
Last updated: 29/08/2006

Asian Power Cyclopes
Rochipura, Majra, Dehradun 248171, India.
Tel: +91 135 2620488
Fax: +91 135 2620961
Email: paritoshgulati@yahoo.com; asian@nde.vsnl.net.in

Abacus
A plastic frame with 13 lines of 5 beads.
Price: US$8.00
Last updated: 04/05/2006

Arithmetic Board
A wooden frame with metal types for inserting into star shaped holes.
Price: US$15.00
Last updated: 04/05/2006

Howe Press of Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472, USA.
Tel: +1 617 924 3490
Fax: +1 617 926 2027
Email: Howepress@perkins.org
Web: www.perkins.org

9" Protractor
Metal protractor with cursor. Ruler embossed in inches. Displays angles from 1 to 190 degrees.
Price: $27.00
Last updated: 24/08/2006

23cm Protractor
Metal protractor with cursor. Ruler embossed in centimeters. Displays angles from 1 to 190 degrees.
Price: $27.00
Last updated: 24/08/2006

Metroplex Voice Computing Inc
PO Box 121984, Arlington, Texas 76012, USA.
Tel: +1 817 261 1658
Fax: +1 817 543 1103
Email: mathtalk@mathtalk.com
Web: www.mathtalk.com

MathPad By Voice
Voiced version of MathPad™ . Allows student to do basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Has method of checking answers, and MathPad will read back. Requirements: Dragon Naturally Speaking 7.0 & 8.0 & 9.0; 1.5 MHZ PC; * Intel Pentium 4 for Dragon 9.0; 1GB free hard disk space for Dragon 9.0; Microsoft Windows XP (SP1 or higher) Home and professional, 2000 (SP4 or higher) for Dragon 9.0; Microsoft Internet Explorer v.5 or higher; CD-ROM drive for installation. Web connection is required for activation.
Price: $225.00
Last updated: 29/03/2007

MathTalk/Scientific Notebook
MathTalk/Scientific Notebook (MT/SN) runs Scientific Notebook (SN) with over 3,500 voiced commands. SN includes a full version of Maple and has graphing capabilities. SN will also evaluate, evaluate numerically, factor, combine, expand, simplify, check quality, solve exact and more. For details on SN see www.mackichan.com Comes with voice commands to translate math into Braille using the new version of the Duxbury Braille Translator. MT/SN is for all levels of math including professional use. Compatible with Dragon Naturally Speaking version 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0. Requires Microsoft Windows XP (SP1 or higher) Home and professional, 2000 (SP4 or higher) for Dragon 9.0
Price: $295.00
Last updated: 29/03/2007

RNIB
105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE, UK.
UK Customer Services Tel: 0845 702 3153
UK Customer Services Email: cservices@rnib.org.uk
Overseas Customer Services Tel: +44 1733 37 5400
Overseas Customer Services Email: exports@rnib.org.uk
Online Shop: www.rnib.org.uk/shop

NB: Some of the RNIB products have two prices where they have been specifically designed or adapted for disabled people. The lower price excludes VAT and applies to blind and partially sighted people resident in the UK and exempt from paying VAT and to UK charities buying on their behalf. Where one price is displayed this applies to all customers and includes VAT of 17.5%.

There is a separate catalogue available for overseas customers. If you have any enquiries, please contact RNIB Exports Department on +44 1733 37 54 00.

Concept in Maths Kit, Packs A - M Inclusive
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A maths scheme devised in conjunction with specialist teachers to allow basic maths concepts to be developed and taught to visually impaired students, including those with severe learning difficulties. The course aims to cover: Pre-number activities - naming, matching, etc; Sequential arrangement - the concept of amounts; Problem solving; Introduction of time, geometry and fractional quantities; Moving from familiar objects to abstract objects and symbols; Moving from pre-number cognitive skills to numbered; Use of visual and tactile material. The kit includes an activity card folder written to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum. Thirteen packs (A - M) of suitable components chosen to enhance pupils' understanding of mathematical concepts. Each pack is contained in a clear plastic zipped bag, while the kit is supplied in a clear plastic box with wheels and removable lid.
Ref: LC102
Price: £282.71; £332.19
Last updated: 31/05/2006

Cubarithm
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A teaching aid for visually impaired children or older students with learning difficulties. It can help in the teaching of arithmetic layout and, unlike paper, allows easy correction. Weighted cubes, the faces of which are embossed with Braille characters, fit into a partitioned work board. Arithmetic calculations are made by placing the cubes into the appropriate spaces, with the desired Braille character uppermost. A magnet is supplied to assist in removal of the cubes when work is completed. The board is 20 cells wide by 15 lines.
Length: 250mm Width: 190mm
Weight: 0.32Kg
Ref: LC65
Price: £32.97; £38.74
Last updated: 31/05/2006

Protractors
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A range of three protractors made of yellow shatter-proof plastic, with visual and tactual markings. Each protractor is supplied with a set of chart pins.
Ref: LC67 circular; LC68 learning; LC69 semicircular
Price: £2.50 each; £2.94 each
Last updated: 31/05/2006

Embossed Graph Paper
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A graph grid of 10 x 10 squares, each square measuring 20 x 20 mm.
Length: 280mm Width: 292mm
Weight: 0.01Kg
Ref: LC74
Price: £3.14; £3.69
Last updated: 31/05/2006

Printed Graph Paper, 20mm x 20mm
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Graph paper for maths and geometry exercises. Each square measures 20mm x 20mm. 50 sheets per pack of Perkins-sized paper.
Weight: 0.44Kg
Ref: LC75 in green; LC76 in red
Price: £1.41; £1.66
Last updated: 31/05/2006

Printed Graph Paper, 10mm x 10mm
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Graph paper for maths and geometry exercises. Each square measures 10mm x 10mm. 50 sheets per pack of Perkins-sized paper.
Ref: LC77 for green; LC78 for red
Price: £1.41; £1.66
Last updated: 31/05/2006

Shut the Box
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Simple compelling number game for two or more players. Game consists of a baize lined tray with nine pivoting wooden tiles, each numbered individually in braille and large print on both sides. The object is to ''shut'' the numbered tiles by throwing the two tactile dice (provided) into the tray and using the scores to flip over tiles to the dice value. Encourages addition practice. Age range: 3+
Ref: GB72
Price: £7.99
Last updated: 14/12/2006