Nemeth Braille
The Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics is the standard Braille code for encoding mathematical and scientific notation linearly using six-dot Braille cells. The code was developed by Abraham Nemeth.
In Nemeth Code, numbers are written using lower signs. In some situations, they are not preceded by a number sign therefore there is ambiguity between punctuation and numbers. When in doubt, a numeric indicator should be used to show that something is a number.
The following reference sheets are designed to show the proper Nemeth code for the common symbols found in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
Algebra symbols (1)
Algebra symbols (2)
Further information
- Anon (2002) An introduction to the Nemeth Braille code for mathematics. [accessed 19/08/08].
- Nezal, J. A. (1978) A quick guide to the Nemeth code. Education of the Visually Handicapped, 10(1), 10-13.
Acknowledgements
- Bennett, G. & Osterhaus, S. (2005) Nemeth code reference sheets. [accessed 19/08/08].
- Wikipedia (2008) Nemeth Braille. [accessed 19/08/08].