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Abacus Module

Sub-Module 1 (Recommend 1 week, 12 periods instruction)
The student will learn to:
•  Use the abacus to add and subtract
•  Use the abacus to add with direct addition
•  Use the abacus to add with indirect addition and carrying
•  Use the abacus to subtract with direct subtraction
•  Use the abacus to subtract with indirect subtraction and borrowing
•  Use the abacus to add and subtract with decimals
•  Use talking/large print calculator to complete addition and subtraction problems
To benefit from this sub-module, the student must already know how to add and subtract (via mental math, manipulatives, etc.) as the abacus is being taught—not the concepts of addition and subtraction.

Sub-Module 2 (Recommend 1 week, 12 periods instruction)
The student will learn to:
•  Use the abacus to complete multiplication problems, 1 digit times 2 digits
•  Use the abacus to complete multiplication problems, 2 digits times 2 digits
•  Use the abacus to complete multiplication problems, 2 digits times 3 digits
•  Use the abacus to complete multiplication problems involving decimals
•  Use talking/large print calculator to complete multiplication problems
To benefit from this sub-module, the student must already know how to add and subtract and have mastered the multiplication tables.

Sub-Module 3 (Recommend 1 week, 12 periods instruction)
The student will learn to:
•  Use the abacus to complete division problems, 1 digit divisor 2 digit dividend
•  Use the abacus to complete division problems, 2 digit divisor 2 digit dividend
•  Use the abacus to complete division problems, 2 digit divisor 3 digit dividend
•  Use the abacus to complete division problems involving decimals.
•  Use two abaci to complete division problems that would normally involve scrap paper
    for other students
•  Use talking/large print calculator to complete division problems
To benefit from this sub-module, the student must already know how to add, subtract, multiply and the multiplication tables.

Elementary Nemeth Module

Sub-Module 1 (Recommend 1 weeks, 12 periods instruction)
The student will learn to:
•  Format horizontal and vertical math problems for the four basic operations using Nemeth code
    including problems with decimals
•  Read and write the signs of operation, comparison, cent sign, dollar sign, decimal point, ratios,
    proportions and other signs needed for elementary math
•  Access and interpret data found in tactile graphics commonly needed for elementary math,
    such as line graphs, bar graphs and pictographs
•  Read and write the symbols for basic geometry commonly needed for elementary math,
    such as circle, triangle, rectangle, square and pi.
To benefit from this module, students will need to have good literary Braille skills, an understanding of place value, and the ability to add and subtract.

Middle School Nemeth Module

Sub-Module 1 (Recommend 1 week, 12 periods instruction)
The student will learn to:
•  Write horizontal and vertical Nemeth format for addition of decimals, fractions, and integers
•  Write horizontal and vertical Nemeth format for subtraction of decimals, fractions, and integers
•  Write horizontal and vertical Nemeth format for multiplication of decimals, fractions, and integers
•  Write horizontal and vertical Nemeth format for division of decimals, fractions, and integers
•  Use talking/large print calculator to complete addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
    division of decimals, fractions, and integers.
To benefit from this sub-module, the student must already know how to add, subtract, multiply (must mastered multiplication tables), and divide decimals fractions and integers.

Sub-Module 2 (Recommend 1 week, 12 periods instruction)
The student will learn to:
•  Write symbols and expressions such as square root, cube root, percent, scientific notation,
    proportions, algebraic expressions, inequality symbols, etc. using the Nemeth Code.
•  Graph ordered pairs in a coordinate plane.
•  Create scatter plots.
•  Use the protractor to measure and construct angles.
•  Use the compass to create circles, triangles, perpendicular lines, etc.
•  Use a ruler and measuring tape to measure distances and different items in metric
    and US standard units.
To benefit from this sub-module, the student must already know Nemeth numbers and basic symbols (addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.)

Sub-Module 3 (Recommend 1 week, 12 periods instruction)
The student will learn to:
•  Use a variety of tools (Braille graph paper, the graph window, textured paper, Nemeth Code,
    etc.)  to organize, read, and display data in a clear, organized, and accurate manner including
    correct titles, labels, and intervals or categories
•  Access and create frequency tables
•  Access and create stem and leaf plots
•  Access and create bar, line and circle graphs
•  Access and create Venn diagrams
•  Access and create pictorial displays (pictographs)
•  Access and create charts and tables
To benefit from this sub-module, the student must already have reading and writing Braille skills and Nemeth numbers.

Algebra Module

Sub-Module 1 (Recommend 1 week, 12 periods instruction)
The student will learn to:
•  Access, write and graph (using tools such as tactile graph paper, graph window, textured
    paper, etc.) equations and inequalities using the Nemeth Code format.
•  Access, write and graph linear equations
•  Access, write and graph quadratic equations
•  Access, write and graph absolute value equations
•  Access, write and graph radical equations
•  Access, write and graph exponential equations
•  Access, write and graph linear inequalities
To benefit from this sub-module, the student must already know all the math operations with whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals. The student must also know basic concepts of algebra such as algebraic expressions, terms, constants, powers, coordinate plane quadrants, and plotting points in a coordinate system.

Geometry Module

Sub-Module 1 (Recommend 1 week, 12 periods instruction)
The student will learn to:
•  Use the protractor and the compass.
•  Read geometry tactiles graphics such as different types of angles and triangles, perpendicular
    and parallel lines, different types of quadrilaterals, circles, solids, etc.
•  Construct geometry tactiles graphics for different types of angles and triangles, perpendicular
    and parallel lines, different types of quadrilaterals, circles, solids, etc.
•  Use the coordinate plane to construct basic geometric figures.
•  Write geometric proofs using the Nemeth code format
•  Use manipulatives to represent transformations (reflections, translations, and rotations)
To benefit from this sub-module, the student must already know all the math operations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals. The student must also know basic concepts of algebra such as algebraic expressions, terms, constants, powers, coordinate plane quadrants, and plotting points in a coordinate system.