Hi Angelina and list,
I don't think so. If IT pro test is what this guy is taking, then he
would
know about technical knowledge on operating electronic devices. Brailler
would be an option, considering hard-copy material and instant proof of
what
he is doing.
Some mathematical concepts, including the notion of change (which
calculus
is the main branch) and graphs, could be a limiting factor in use of
braillers. For instance, the graph of the derivative function
Dy/dx x^2 = 2x
Cannot easily represented in hard-copy braille (a special drawing pen is
needed to show that the rate of change, or derivative of this function
x^2
is 2x). Also, the algebraic concepts that are employed for this testing,
such as functions of circles, can be created and manipulated easily in
textual form (when using brailler) i.e. x-h^2-y-K^2 = C (Center of the
circle), but drawing the circle would be difficult. This is the reason
why I
suggest memorization for those who are going through similar processes.
I know, calculus and other math can be fun, but without adequate
understanding, memorization and imagination, one cannot conquer math
easily
as a blind student... I have done this before and am doing it now as a
college student...
Sorry Jamie if it was off-topic...
Cheers,
Joseph P.S. The fastest way of learning calculus is via studying and
creating your own problem sets...
-----Original Message-----
From: accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:accesscomp-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Anjelina
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:59 AM
To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [accesscomp] Re: math dilemma.
Could he use a brailler to work out the problems?
A&K
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Godwin" <agodwin72@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:50 AM
Subject: [accesscomp] math dilemma.
Greetings all,
I Received the below question from a former student. Does anyone have a
suggestion?
Thanks in advance,
Andrew
hi, I recently took an evaluation test in order to get training in the
computer field; setting up, maintaining and troubleshooting computer
networks in a more IT pro style... I did not pass the math section;
arithmetic, basic algebra, advanced math. I got a second chance to
retake
the math section. I feel I did not pass the first time because I could
not
use a piece of paper to work out problems. Sighted people get this paper
to
help them, essentially, keep track of what they're doing.
Since I'm blind, what can I do to help deal with this situation? What
would
you do if you were in my shoes?
- Mario
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