MathPlus ToolBox

The MathPlus ToolBox is a computer program being developed through a collaborative effort at Linn-Benton Community College and the Science Access Project at Oregon State University. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation.

The MathPlus ToolBox

 addition   subtraction   multiplication   division   fractions   

• Is a universally accessible computer program for teaching basic mathematics
• Works on Windows 95
• Works with any Sapi compliant speech engine
• Is currently in an alpha stage
  

Unique Features The MathPlus ToolBox is different than other computer programs. The teacher or the student have control of the environment. Graphics, sound and captioning are used to provide universal access for all students. The program appeals to all ages. There is no age specific text or graphics. Audio, graphics and screen display are used to support the development of mathematical concepts. There is a powerful scripting tool which allows teachers to write lesson incorporating the tools for the students to learn how to work problems. The access has been built into the design phase. Customers or students and teachers have been involved in the design phase.

Scripting Tool

• Allows the teacher to custom design lessons
• Controls the features of the MathPlus ToolBox such as the tools used, type of problems, difficulty level, sounds, speech, and number of problems.
• Can be used to monitor a student's progress and to assign further problems.
• Can be easily edited to adapt to individual student needs.
  

Future Plans

The MathPlus ToolBox will continue to be developed and improved.

Additional Information

If you would like to read more about the MathPlus ToolBox, the paper which was presented at CSUN's "Technology and People with Disabilities" Conference 1998 is posted at

http://www.dinf.org/csun_98/csun98_112.htm or you may listen to the presentation on EASI's web site at http://tlt-easi.com/gardnerc.ram

Researchers:

Dr. Randy Lundquist	Oregon State University Physics Department Science Access Project Corvallis, OR 97331-6507 FAX: 541-737-1683 randyl@dots.physics.orst.edu

Ms. Carolyn Gardner	Linn-Benton Community College 630 NW 7th Street Corvallis, OR 97330 541 757-8944 FAX: 541 757-9537 ckg@dots.physics.orst.edu

Dr. John Gardner

Oregon State University Physics Department Science Access Project Corvallis, OR 97331-6507 541-737-3278 FAX: 541-737-1683 gardner@physics.orst.edu

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