Program Description

"TouchMath is a multisensory math program that makes ciritical math concepts appealing and accesible for students who struggle to understand grade-level content. TouchMath is committed to maximizing student potential through its worldwide delivery of hands-on math programs."

Cost

Cost varies based on program and grade level

Intended Population

• Any

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Any

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Partial

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Yes

Accelerated Learning

• Unspecified

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

Overall, participants with intellectual disabilities, who were diagnosed with autism, and who had learning disabilities in math showed improvements in single-digit addition in small n studies. However, in one study using TouchMath money to teach three middle school students with ASD money identification skills, two students showed intervention effects, yet still struggled to generalize the skill.

Study Citations

Calik, N. C. & Kargin, T. (2010). Effectiveness of the Touch Math technique in teaching addition to students with intellectual disabilities. International Journal of Special Education, 25(1), 195-204.

Park, J., Bassette, L., & Bouck, E. (2021) Using TouchMath to Teach Money Identification to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Brief Report, International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2021.1882665

Simon, R. & Hanrahan, J. (2004). An evaluation of the Touch Math method for teaching addition to students with learning disabilities in mathematics. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 19(2), 191-209. doi: 10.1080/08856250410001678487

Yıkmış, A. (2016). Effectiveness of the Touch Math technique in teaching basic addition to children with autism. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 16(3), 1005-1025. doi: 10.12738/estp.2016.2057

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Report

• No studies met WWC inclusion criteria

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Promising practice

Additional Reviews

• https://passionatehomeschooling.com/review-touchmath/