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was called. The game is played until a student has four markers in a row down,
across, or diagonally and calls out Connect Four. A variety of Connect Four game
cards are available in both print and braille within the curriculum, so students can
easily play this game with their peers.
Similarly, the Nemeth Code Focused Lessons are designed to help students
learn the Nemeth symbols and increase their knowledge and understanding of key
mathematical concepts. Students of any age may enjoy and learn from these user-
friendly lessons, especially if they need a refresher or additional practice with
Nemeth symbols. The focused lessons are available to download at
https://accessibility.pearson.com/resources/nemeth-curriculum/grades-three-eight.
The lessons focus on fractions, mixed numbers, multiplication, division, number
lines, radical expressions, the five-step rule (used when writing modified
expressions such as line segments and multi-digit repeating decimal numbers), and
the exceptions to the five-step rule (used in place value and single-digit repeating
decimal numbers). Each focused lesson contains: 1) how to read and write new
symbols in Nemeth Code; 2) how to use these symbols within mathematical
context; 3) examples in braille; 4) examples in print and SimBraille for parents and
teachers; 5) activities and games to reinforce the targeted symbols; 6) a list of
special symbols for reference; and 7) abbreviated lesson documents with examples
and problems only. These abbreviated documents can be used to help support
