dworthing
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I couldn't see any columns in your attachment. But if the problems are linear, they would have to be arranged vertically on the page, not across as you can do with spatial problems.
Unfortunately all I have is the PEARL scanner to scan with and I can't seem to save it to a PDF nor a .jpg. So from what I am getting from you is that I cannot make 2 columns out of 4? I need to make it a list?
Your question:
There seems to be no clear indication of what exactly qualifies as being a “Mathematical Expression” when it comes to using italics or bold in Nemeth. I know that obvious things like numbers and variables qualify, but are “Cos” and “parallel” mathematical terms if not part of an equation and just in the body of text?the distinction of a mathematical expression does not matter with bold. The boldface indicators are always used if the text or expression is bold. For italics I would say that a word is not mathematical. [… an italicized phrase which both begins and ends with a word …] An abbreviated function name is mathematical if it occurs in a mathematical context §37.xv
Regarding your question about the "linked expression", I did consult with the math chair and we agreed:
"The hypotenuse equals:" would not be 7/9. It is embedded as part of the itemized paragraph that is 1/3.
Without an anchor, I think it is not possible to have a link -- it must be linked to something. The solution is displayed and each line should start in cell 5.
I think the Chemistry Code is very vague on this topic. But I have been told that it only applies to math or chemical abbreviations, including metric abbreviations, but not things like hr. for hour. If any one knows of a better way to define it, I would appreciate your input. Thanks.
I'm sorry. I don't know how to open an .obx file. What program was used to create it?
If I understand from the html file, what you have is linear problems which all need to start in the same cell. If they are the main numbered item (not subitems) they will all start in cell 1. If that is not your question, please try me again.
It should not be a period. This is a decimal point and must be represented by dots 46.
[braille]#456."4%:]7
edited by dworthing on 8/11/2011
edited by dworthing on 8/11/2011Yes, Nemeth can be printed as interpoint. Be watchful though, because any tactiles must be on single sided braille pages.
Hello. I had a consultation with other Nemeth transcribers and received the suggestion as attached. I'm sorry that the answer is in several attachments, but that's the way I received it.
I looked back at the test questions I have, and there is actually 1 with a list in it that has subdivisions and one with a list that's not multiple choice. I'll attempt to attach them both here. Thanks.
Ooops. I think I forgot to finalize my answer. Yes, it is a colon, brailled unspaced but preceded by a punctuation indicator. The thing I would like to add is that the E requires an ELI because if you remove the grouping symbol the E would be a single letter. The F does not require an ELI because removal of the grouping symbol leaves the F next to the sign of comparison. Was that confusing?
edited by dworthing on 5/13/2011I checked with the Formats chair and this is her answer:
She is looking at Rule 13, Sec. 8(3) [page 138] which covers numbered or lettered answer spaces. It seems to be the best way to handle this.
My other alternative is a TN saying that the answers will follow the blank in whatever enclosure symbol works for that text. If she uses this, the answers could be spaced from the double dash.Back to the question I raised about the spacing of the colon. On page 34 in the Nemeth Code book is an example that is very similar to your expression. n : v → r
The braille shows this: [braille];n_3v $o r
They didn't leave a space on either side of that colon that looks to be standing alone in print.
