Cancellation shown in early grades k-3

[sshreck]

In a kindergarten book they show subtraction by using a drawn "X" over an object. How do we show this? I have attached the print page.

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[betty.marshall]

Since this is for Kindergarten, where transcriber’s notes are discouraged, I would keep this as simple as possible. Replace the picture with a simple shape as per the Guidelines and Standards for Tactile Graphics.

[quote=]“Picture objects (puppies, bunnies, flowers, etc.) should be represented by solid simple tactile shapes (circles, squares, etc.) and not braille shape indicators. … shapes must be grouped as they are grouped in print…”[/quote]
The guidelines also say that you should not use braille symbols for pictures in K-3. It is impractical to use words, since they may not be at that reading level. Use a heavy string (or thick solid line) for the "X" shown in print. Leave it to the teacher to offer any additional explanation, just as she would have to explain to the sighted students.

Betty

[sshreck]

Betty,
Do you mean to place the string across the shape?

[sshreck]

Yes. Replace picture with a simple shape, such as a circle, and place the string on top of the circle with the end's extending beyond the circle. An example is attached.

[betty.marshall]

Thank you for the example.

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