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Dickman, A. G.; Martins, A. O.; Ferreira, A. C.; Andrade, L. M. – Physics Education, 2014
We devise and test a set of tactile symbols to represent elements frequently used in mechanics diagrams, such as vectors, ropes, pulleys, blocks and surfaces, that can be used to adapt drawings of physics situations in textbooks for blind students. We also investigate how figures are described for blind students in classroom activities and exams,…
Descriptors: Blindness, High School Students, Tactile Adaptation, Visual Aids
Erin, Jane N.; Hong, Sunggye; Schoch, Christina; Kuo, YaJu – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2006
This study compared the test scores and time required by high school students who are blind, sighted, or have low vision to complete tests administered in written and oral formats. The quantitative results showed that the blind students performed better on multiple-choice tests in braille and needed more time while taking tests in braille. The…
Descriptors: High School Students, Testing, Multiple Choice Tests, Braille