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Everyday Braille Writing, Numbers

Workshop 10: Decimal, Comma, Fraction

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Hadley presents Everyday Braille Writing Workshop 10, Numbers: Decimal, Comma, Fraction.

Workbook Page 3: Brailling Numbers with Decimal Points or Commas

Let’s get started writing numbers with punctuation.

If you have not yet completed the Braille for Everyday Use, Numbers, Workshop 10: Decimal, Fraction, we recommend doing that before writing this set of numbers.

Go ahead and load your writing device with paper.

Let’s review these three symbols.

Turn to page 3 in your workbook.

Feel the decimal point, comma, and fraction line in the top left corner of the page.

We’ll start by writing numbers that are decimals or have commas.

Remember that the decimal point, comma, or fraction line do not end numeric mode.

So, you do not need to repeat the numeric indicator after those symbols.

First, we’ll write a number with a decimal point.

Select Pause to give yourself time to write, and then select Play to get the next number.

The decimal point is dots 2-5-6, or the middle dot on the first side and the middle and bottom dots on the second side.

Now, go to the first line on your writing device and write the number 82.94.

Numeric indicator-8-2-decimal point-9-4.

Move down to the next line to write 70.65.

Write 70.65.

On the next line of your writing device, write 193.72.

That’s 193.72.

Are you making all of your numbers and decimal points correctly?

And on the next line, write 59.478.

59.478.

When you’re ready to check your work, turn to page 4 in your workbook and select Next.

Workbook Page 4: Checking Numbers with Decimal Points or Commas

Feel the decimal and comma in the top left corner of page 4.

Find the line in the middle of the page.

The numbers you just wrote are all above the middle line.

Read what you wrote and then read the numbers in your workbook.

Check for correct dot formations, correct spacing, and use of numeric indicators.

When you are ready to braille more numbers, select Next.

Workbook Page 4: Brailling Numbers with a Comma and Decimal Point

Next, we’ll write numbers with a comma and a decimal.

Pause the audio while you write.

The comma is dot 2, or the middle dot, on the first side.

On your writing device, write the number 69,542.

6-9-comma-5-4-2.

Go ahead to the next line and write 57,312.

5-7-comma-3-1-2.

Move to the next line and write the number 1,000,000.

1-comma-0-0-0-comma-0-0-0.

Now let’s try 9,852.11.

9-comma-8-5-2-decimal point-1-1.

Finally, write 48,673.96.

4-8-comma-6-7-3-point-9-6.

When you’re ready, select Next to check your numbers.

Workbook Page 4: Checking Numbers with a Comma and Decimal Point

Check your writing with the braille that is below the middle line on page 4 in your workbook.

If you find mistakes, why not try this part again?

And if you want more practice, just contact a Hadley braille expert.

When you’re ready for some more numbers, turn to page 5 in your workbook and select Next.

Workbook Page 5: Brailling Numbers with Fraction Line

Now, let’s write numbers using the fraction line.

The fraction line is dots 3-4, or the bottom dot on the first side and top dot on the second side of the cell.

Begin writing on a new line.

Be sure to spell out the measurement words and the phrases rather than abbreviate them.

In this workshop, each measure will be said aloud twice.

Pause the audio while you write.

First, write 1/3, 3/4, 7/8.

Again, that is 1/3, 3/4, 7/8.

Now, on the next line, write 5/6 foot by 1/2 foot.

That is 5/6 foot by 1/2 foot.

Next write 3/5 by 5/8 meter.

Again, that’s 3/5 by 5/8 meter.

To check your braille, select Next.

Workbook Page 5: Checking Numbers with Fraction Line

On page 5 in your workbook, feel the fraction line in the top left corner of the page.

Above the middle line are the three measurements you just wrote.

Compare what you wrote to what is in your workbook.

And when you’re ready to write more fractions, select Next.

Workbook Page 5: Brailling More Fractions

Now, go back to your writing device.

For each item, pause the audio as you write and then play the audio when you’re ready for the next item to braille.

On the next line, write 2 ½.

That is numeric indicator-2-numeric indicator-1-fraction line-2.

Notice that the numeric indicator must be repeated after the whole number and before the first number of the fraction with no spaces inserted.

Move to the next line on your writing device and write 12 2/3 by 3 1/3 feet.

Again, numeric indicator-1-2-numeric indicator-2- fraction line-3-b-y-numeric indicator-3-numeric indicator-1-fraction line-3-f-e-e-t.

On the next line of your writing device, write 15 1/2 by 10 3/4 meters.

Again, 15 1/2 by 10 3/4 meters.

Finally, write 11 7/8 miles by 5/8 mile.

Again, 11 7/8 miles by 5/8 mile.

When you’re ready, select Next.

Workbook Page 5: Checking More Fractions

Again, check your braille with the braille that is below the line on page 5 of your workbook.

Check dot formations, inclusion of numeric indicators, spacing, and spelling.

Did you repeat the numeric indicator between the whole number and the fraction without using a space?

Omitting the second numeric indicator or inserting spaces are two common errors when writing mixed numbers.

If you have any questions about writing braille decimals, large numbers, fractions, or mixed numbers, reach out to a braille expert. They’re always happy to help!

When you’re ready to complete this workshop, select Next.

Completion

Congratulations! You’ve completed the workshop Everyday Braille Writing, Numbers: Decimal, Comma, Fraction.