Math Pad

InfoUse developed the software application MathPad in response to a demonstrated need for students with physical disabilities to be able to work through the procedures for paper and pencil based computations. With MathPad, students solve problems just as they would using pencil and paper. MathPad is a great tool for inclusion settings because it enables students with disabilities to do the same math problems as their classmates.

Math 4-7

Math Education for Children with Disabilities

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The easy-to-use tool that lets students do basic math directly on the computer...

Available for both the PC and Mac OSX

Now students can do basic arithmetic problems: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division-directly on the computer. Choose from 300 sample problems or type in your own. MathPad displays each problem in the correct vertical format.

With MathPad, students solve problems just as they would using pencil and paper. They decide when to regroup or show a remainder. You'll be able to review their work as well as their answers.

Promotes inclusion

MathPad is a great tool for inclusion settings because it enables students with disabilities to do the same math problems as their classmates.

Enter your own problems

Enter problems directly onto the MathPad Problem List or load problem lists created with a word processor. MathPad sets up problems using the correct vertical format.

Check problems

MathPad places a check (correct) or a dash (incorrect) on the Problem List after the student completes a problem. Teachers or student can easily go to the Problem List to check answer. The program also puts a check or an "X" next to each complete problem when it's printed out.

Who should use MathPad

MathPad is the ideal solution for students who:

  • need help organizing math problems
  • have difficulty doing pencil and paper math
  • have vision problems that require large-size fonts, high-contrast background colors, or speech feedback.

MathPad was developed by InfoUse under grant #1R43HD33310 from the National Institute on Child Health and Human Development at the National Institutes of Health.