Visualizing Math: Considerations for children with CVI

Presented by Matt Tietjen

Join Matt Tietjen for a discussion of Mathematics as a visual learning skill, and the implications of cortical/cerebral visual impairment on math skill development. Drawing on the work of Stanislas Dehaene (The Number Sense-- How the Mind Creates Mathematics), Tietjen suggests promising practices for teaching mathematical concepts to our students with CVI, from understanding numeracy to approaching complex equations and word problems.

We hope you will use Visualizing Math as part of your own in-service discussions, and consider adaptations to teaching math that service your students with cortical/cerebral visual impairments. If you would like to register for an assessment to earn 2 clock hours for viewing this tutorial, please click the "Earn Credits" button on this page.

Learning Goals and Objectives

Participants will gain increased knowledge and skills in:

the visual nature of math concept development
promising practices for students with dyscalculia and adaptations for stduents with CVI

Matt Tietjen is an education consultant and teacher of students with visual impairments in Connecticut. Matt earned his special education certification from Southern Connecticut State University. He received his certification in teaching students with visual impairments from UMASS Boston, where he also earned his Master’s in Education. Matt specializes in working with children who have cortical visual impairment. He developed the What’s the Complexity Framework out of his conviction that children with CVI deserve a visually accessible school day. Matt is passionate about teaching families and educators about CVI and partnering with them to create CVI-driven educational programs.