Strategies for Teaching Math to Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' (NCTM) position
statement is:

"Culture background and language must not be a barrier to full participation in mathematics programs preparing students for a full range of careers.  All students, regardless of their language or cultural background, must study a core curriculum in mathematics based on the NCTM standards."  (NCTM, 1994)

Click here to view the NCTM standards.

 

 

  

Strategies for Students

Use Technology Computers and calculators 
Approach and Attack Strategic approach to math problems
Make Math Problems Visual Diagrams, pictures, charts, mental images
Write and Problem Solve Dealing with vocabulary and strategic problem solving

Teacher Strategies 

Enhancing the Teaching of Mathematics Children should begin working with numbers and math concepts early and continue throughout their schooling
"Space it Out" Distribute practice, emphasize 'reverses', utilize chunking.
Make Math Meaningful Instructional activities should be designed to relate math to each student's personal and learning experiences
Math Vocabulary How to teach mathematics vocabulary
Challenge Students to Describe and Analyze their Solution Methods Use these ideas to elicit children's solution methods
Teaching Math Computation and Problem Solving Skills A scaffolded approach to teaching
Involve Students in the Assessment Process Involve students in this process
Use Peer-Mediated Instruction Peer-mediated instruction can encourage the development of classrooms as mathematical communities

 

To view some interactive mathematics lesson plans click here.

 

Website Designed By:  Suzanne Maglio

Research Completed By:  Erin Glading, Christina Holston, Mandy Konopka and Suzanne Maglio.  

The four of us are senior Deaf Education Majors at "The College of New Jersey."