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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
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
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
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
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