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From Concrete to Abstract: Why the CRA Approach Makes Math Click
From Concrete to Abstract: Why the CRA Approach Makes Math Click If you’ve ever watched a student stare at a number sentence like it was written in another language, you already know this truth: Math doesn’t start on the
Understanding Dyscalculia: Insights from Cognitive Science
Understanding Dyscalculia: Insights from Cognitive Science Dyscalculia, often called “math dyslexia,” refers to a persistent difficulty in understanding numbers and calculations despite normal intelligence and adequate education. A comprehensive overview featured in an educational-sciences volume (B9780443222245000011) outlines the latest findings,
How Teachers Are Spotting and Supporting Dyscalculia
How Teachers Are Spotting and Supporting Dyscalculia Math struggles in the classroom are often chalked up to lack of practice, low motivation, or a need for specialized teaching practices. But what happens when students continue to struggle with number sense,
Uncovering a Hidden Struggle: The History of Dyscalculia
Uncovering a Hidden Struggle: The History of Dyscalculia Dyscalculia—often dubbed “math dyslexia”—is far from a modern invention. Though less known than its linguistic counterpart, its roots trace back well over a century. This post explores how our understanding of this
What’s New In MyTouchMath for Back to School 2025
What’s New in MyTouchMath for Back to School As we kick off a new school year, we’re excited to share a powerful set of updates to MyTouchMath that are designed to make your teaching more efficient, your student data more
How Hands-On, Multisensory Math Keeps Learning Fresh All Summer Long
How Hands-On, Multisensory Math Keeps Learning Fresh All Summer Long Summer break is a well-earned and much-anticipated time for students to rest, explore, and recharge. But as educators and families know all too well, the long break from structured learning
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
“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,