This study reports the results of a survey of teachers of visually impaired students in Illinois and Massachusetts that asked the teachers to rate their perceived competency in transcribing math materials into the Nemeth code and their need to do so. Results indicated a significant difference between mean ratings on competency and need by respondents for 23 of the 55 math skills on the survey.
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