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or equations in Nemeth Code. Similar terms (e.g., power, superscript, exponent)
will send the individual to the same definition. In addition, there are 600 examples
at different grade levels, available in print and SimBraille as well as braille ready
files. Each example includes how to read the expression or equation. A variety of
mainstream and assistive technology can be used to access the library, including a
screen reader and braille display. A video of Sara Larkin demonstrating the
Nemeth Symbol Library can be found after the heading "Nemeth Symbol Library
Using NVDA Reader" on the webpage: https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/nemeth-
code-symbols-used-grades-2-5-resources.
If students are uncertain about how to write braces (sometimes called curly
brackets), they could use the Nemeth Symbol Library and select the link for braces
which would take them to the following definition:
Braces, also known as curly brackets
Braces, sometimes called curly brackets, are a type of grouping symbol. The
opening brace (dots 4-6, dots 1-2-3-5-6) and closing brace (dots 4-6, dots 2-
3-4-5-6) are used as a third level of parentheses or for set notation. The
numeric indicator is not used inside grouping symbols such as braces. Note:
The opening and closing indicators after the dots 4-6 are the same as the "of"
and "with" contractions.
