Fundamental Mathematics Concepts for Physically Handicapped Students : The FOCUS in Mathematics Program

Book

Accession Number: 2009.20.43

Subtitle: Final Report

Summary/Description: Report describes the background, objective, and development of the fundamental mathematics program developed by the American Printing House for the Blind. It also includes evaluation summaries, bibliographical references (page 30), an APH Parts List, and a list of Prototype/Dissemination Set Locations. "The principle objective of this project was the development of instructional guides, with manipulative materials, to establish a content base for improving instruction in fundamental mathematics for legally blind students" --intro. Project support provided by National Science Foundation Grant no. SED-8109074. Paperbound with with white covers; black cloth tape along spine.

Author: Franks, Frank, project director

Collection: APH Collection

History/Provenance: In 1983, the academic edition of FOCUS was approved for production. The following year two additional editions of the fundamental mathematics program (one for deafblind students and another for students with multidisabilities) were also approved.

Credit Line: APH Collection, 2009.20.

Publisher: American Printing House for the Blind

Publisher Place: Louisville, KY

Publish Date: 1984

Subjects: Instructional aids, tools, and supplies Instructional materials Mathematics Product and market development Research

Physical Description: 49 p. ; 11 x 8.5 in.