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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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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

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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

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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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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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