Counting money and cognitive load
Counting money and cognitive load Math, memory, and misinterpretation part 2 For many students, this question appears straightforward: add up the money shown. But for a student with dyscalculia, this task isn’t simple. In this series, we’re examining how standardized math questions can unintentionally measure access barriers rather than mathematical understanding—and what we can do […]
How math feels with dyscalculia
How math feels with dyscalculia Math, memory, and misinterpretation part I For someone with dyscalculia, standardized, timed tests don’t feel like they are testing intelligence, but instead precision under pressure, visual filtering, or short-term memory, rather than the actual understanding of math concepts. This can lead to slower work speed, second-guessing, fatigue, frustration, and mistakes […]
EdTech Breakthrough Awards 2026
TouchMath Named Special Education Solution of the Year by EdTech Breakthrough Awards 2026 Celebrating a recognition that reflects our commitment to empowering students with diverse learning needs TouchMath is honored to announce that we have been named Special Education Solution of the Year by the EdTech Breakthrough Awards 2026. This recognition stands as a testament […]
Designing effective math SDI: Practical strategies that work
Designing effective math SDI: Practical strategies that work What counts as SDI in math? Moving beyond accommodations Special educators and administrators across the country are asking the same urgent question: What truly makes math instruction “specially designed”? A recent session we hosted with CASE tackled this question head-on, offering practical clarity on Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in […]
Bridging the math gap FAQ
Bridging the math gap: What’s new in dyscalculia identification, Instruction & state action FAQ What is the difference between dyscalculia and math anxiety? Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that affects number sense, math reasoning, and mathematical concepts. Math anxiety is an emotional response that can occur in anyone when faced with math tasks. While […]
“I Wasn’t Broken—Just Wired Differently”: Carrie’s Journey with Dyscalculia
“I Wasn’t Broken—Just Wired Differently”: Carrie’s Journey with Dyscalculia For most of her life, Carrie thought she was just “bad at math.” A gifted student, she was reading well before kindergarten and sailed through most subjects with ease—until third grade. That’s when multiplication tables entered the picture, and everything started to unravel. “I just didn’t […]
Use Every Tool Available to You Without Shame
Use Every Tool Available to You Without Shame For Elizabeth, math never made much sense. As early as elementary school, she remembers sitting in class completely lost. “I just didn’t know what they were talking about,” she recalls. Instead of asking questions, she would drift into daydreams, tuning out the numbers and instructions that never […]
Take Me As I Am
Take Me As I Am For Theresa, the realization that something was different about the way she processed math began early. As a young child, she couldn’t remember phone numbers—those simple 7-digit sequences that most kids rattled off without effort. By middle school, the difference became official: she was told she would be attending special […]
Discovering Dyscalculia at 62
Discovering Dyscalculia at 62: Randy’s Journey Through Misunderstood Struggles with Math Randy, a seasoned educator now in her late sixties, spent most of her life believing she just wasn’t “good at math.” Despite being in honors classes throughout high school, math always stood out as a source of deep frustration and embarrassment. The discrepancy between […]
TouchMath Celebrates Tech & Learning Best of 2025 Award Win in Primary Education
TouchMath Celebrates Tech & Learning Best of 2025 Award Win in Primary Education We’re excited to share that TouchMath has been named a Tech & Learning Best of 2025 Award winner in the Primary Education category, a national recognition that celebrates educational solutions making a real difference in today’s classrooms. This honor reflects not only […]