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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
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
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
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
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
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
“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.
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,
3 Classroom Habits That Make Explicit Instruction Stick
3 Classroom Habits That Make Explicit Instruction Stick The first time you try explicit instruction, it feels straightforward; model the skill, practice together, release responsibility. But the magic happens in the habits that surround that routine.It’s not just the