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Learning from looking closer

Learning from looking closer Math, memory, and misinterpretation part 5 Across this series, we examined four seemingly straightforward fourth-grade math questions: Checking an addition problem using inverse operations Finding the total amount of money Measuring length with a ruler Identifying

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Visual reasoning and hidden barriers in math

Visual Reasoning and Hidden Barriers in Math Math, memory, and misinterpretation part 4 At first glance, this question seems visual and intuitive: identify which figure shows a line of symmetry. But for a student with dyscalculia, this task is not

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Rulers, rounding, and hidden cognitive load

Rulers, Rounding, and Hidden Cognitive Load Math, memory, and misinterpretation part 3 At first glance, this problem seems simple: use a ruler, measure a picture, and give the length. But for a student with dyscalculia, this task is not just

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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