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Empowering Students with Dyscalculia: Alabama SB171 and TouchMath
Empowering Students with Dyscalculia: Alabama SB171 and TouchMath In the landscape of public education, the pursuit of excellence in mathematics education is a paramount goal. Alabama Senate Bill 171 (SB171) is a significant step towards achieving this objective. SB171, known
Math Solutions for Students with Dyscalculia
Math Solutions for Students with Dyscalculia At TouchMath, we’ve championed inclusive learning through intentional experiences for nearly half a century, addressing the acute needs of students with dyscalculia. Recognizing the need for a solution to support this overlooked student population,
Learning from Dyslexia to Ignite Dyscalculia Awareness
Learning from Dyslexia to Ignite Dyscalculia Awareness When it comes to learning difficulties, dyslexia has long taken center stage, with surmounting support and widespread awareness reinforcing its legitimacy. But lurking in the shadows, its numerical counterpart, dyscalculia, endures a much
Dyscalculia is Hard to Spell: The Art of Advocacy
Dyscalculia is Hard to Spell: The Art of Advocacy According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, 1 in 5 children in the U.S. have learning and attention issues. Learning and attention issues are difficulties that affect various aspects of
Behind the Misconceptions: Hidden Disabilities
Behind the Misconceptions: Hidden Disabilities According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, an estimated 15% of the U.S. population, equivalent to one in every seven individuals, grapples with a learning disability. This translates to roughly 10 million children and
How Does TouchMath Help Students with Dyscalculia?
How Does TouchMath Help Students with Dyscalculia? Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects one’s ability to learn mathematics, as compared to same age peers who receive identical instruction. It may cause difficulty with counting, working memory for numbers, ability
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
Build It, Draw It, Write It: A Simple Routine That Makes Math Stick
Build It, Draw It, Write It: A Simple Routine That Makes Math Stick Some students hear a math problem and immediately picture it in their mind.Others need to see it.Some need to touch it.And many, especially those still building confidence,