Worktable Webinars

The TouchMath team periodically offers free workshops on timely topics.
View past events on-demand below.

January 2023

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The TouchMath University team discussed SPED Pre-K in blended classrooms. Our TouchMath experts went in depth on math throughout the day, peer-to-per learning, and removing common barriers in the Pre-K classroom.

The workshop covered: 

  • Identifying essential Pre-K math content, concepts, vocabulary, and data collection ​
  • Teaching math throughout the day​
  • Peer-to-Peer learning in the blended classroom​
  • Removing common barriers to student learning

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

January 2023

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The TouchMath University team discussed several strategies to help prepare your students for any big test or state assessment. They provided detailed examples on allowable accommodations in most states. As a reminder, please check your states designated supports to confirm what your students can and cannot use during testing.

The workshop covered: 

  • The differences between accommodations and modifications
  • 5+ accommodations students can use on any big test or state assessment
  • Tips for encouraging students to use their allowable accommodations

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

November 2022

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The TouchMath University team discussed the myth conceptions of word problems. They provided detailed information on strategies that can be used to help students succeed at word problems.

The webinar covered: 

  • 4 myth conceptions
  • Numberless word problems
  • Multi-step word prblems
  • BiDiWi template and word problems

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

October 2022

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The TouchMath University team discussed ways to teach math to students with Dyscalculia and Dyslexia to observe Learning Disabilities Month. They provided detailed information on strategies that can be used to help students with one or both of these Specific Learning Disabilities.

The webinar covered: 

  • Repeated reasoning, looking for and making use of structure – a key Standard for Mathematical Practice for algebra
  • Using multisensory practices and the UDL framework to promote algebraic thinking
  • Three evidence-based instructional and learning strategies to use during the lesson
  • Developing your own Mathematical Model 2 and 3 to use with your students

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

October 2022

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The TouchMath University team discussed ways to teach math to students with Dyscalculia and Dyslexia to observe Learning Disabilities Month. They provided detailed information on strategies that can be used to help students with one or both of these Specific Learning Disabilities.

The webinar covered: 

  • Primary and Secondary students
  • Explicit instruction and instructional strategies
  • CRA and Multisensory supports

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

September 2022

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The TouchMath University team discussed ways to use TouchMath with older students. They provided detailed information on how to use systematic instruction while implementing research-backed and evidence-based instructional strategies for using TouchMath with students in Grades 5 through 12.

The webinar covered how to use TouchMath for students receiving:

  • Intensive special education services in a self-contained setting
  • Special education services in the general education classroom
  • Tier II interventions without an IEP

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

May 2022

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The TouchMath University team discussed ways to cement learning gains this summer. By reinforcing what students have learned this school year over the summer, they will be avoid learning loss by the start of the new school year.
The webinar covered:

  • Ways to meet the individual needs of each students
  • Resources that can be used in your classroom or at your home
  • Fun activities for students that maintain math skills over summer

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

April 2022

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The TouchMath University celebrated Autism Acceptance Month with its second annual webinar on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our experts explained five strategies that can help students with ASD succeed in and out of the classroom.
The webinar covered:

  • What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
  • Tools students with ASD need to succeed beyond classroom assignments
  • 5 strategies educators can use to support their students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

March 2022

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The TouchMath University team pulled back the curtain on dyscalculia. This specific math learning disability affects nearly one child in every classroom in the United States.
The webinar covered:

  • What is dyscalculia?
  • How many students are affected?
  • How does TouchMath help?

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

February 2022

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The TouchMath University team deep dived into data driven instructional strategies. Our experts explained how these strategies can help your students prepare for spring testing.
The webinar covered:

  • 3 evidence-based instructional strategies that work to support all struggling students
  • How to use formative assessment data to decide when, which, and how long to use the appropriate strategy in your classroom
  • Why the “Build It, Draw It, Write It” strategy template works

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

January 2022

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The TouchMath University team discussed how and when to use formative assessments in your classroom so there is no loss of instructional time as we return back from Winter Break. Our experts explained how these specific assessments immediately provide you with actionable data on what to teach your students.
The webinar covered:

  • Three formative assessments you can use during instruction that are effective for understanding where and why a student is struggling with math.
  • When and how you can effectively use these formative assessments, without losing instructional time.
  • Possible ways to make formative assessments engaging for your students.
  • Examples of when a student is ready to move to the next stage of understanding a concept or procedure.

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

November 2021

The TouchMath University team discussed effective tools, strategies and techniques to keep students engaged during the distracting pre-Winter Break weeks.
The webinar covered:

  • Examples of engaging activities that keeps students focused
  • Resources that can be used with parents and caregivers during the Winter Break to painlessly reinforce math skills
  • How we can recharge our own batteries and come back strong after the Winter Break
  • Our free activity and tip sheets

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

May 2021

The TouchMath University team discussed ideas and strategies to address unfinished learning during summer school or extended school year.
The webinar covered:

  • How to accelerate and not remediate in order to address unfinished learning and prepare students for the new school year
  • The key math skills and concepts to cover
  • How to design an effective summer school day for face-to-face, virtual, or hybrid situations
  • 3 evidence-based practices to use during the lesson to move students as rapidly as possible towards readiness

Resources

TouchMath Summer Bundles

TouchMath Manipulatives

TouchMath Digital Resources

April 2021

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, we held a special 2-hour workshop where our trainers helped users learn how TouchMath meets the unique needs of educating and supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
The webinar covered:

  • How TouchMath is an effective instructional tool meeting the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders
  • How TouchMath appeals to the learning styles associated with individuals with ASD
  • TouchMath methodology, strategies, and TouchPoints

Resources

TouchMath Manipulatives
Students with ASD are more likely to engage in materials and learning if sensory needs are being met. The following TouchMath manipulatives are 3-dimensional and/or textured to help meet those needs:

If sensory materials trigger inappropriate behaviors or are not needed, the following TouchMath manipulatives are 2-dimensional representational (pictorial) materials to help meet receptive and expressive communication needs:

February 2021

Teachers and TouchMath trainers discuss ideas and strategies to personalize math remediation and intervention while transitioning between face-to-face and virtual learning.
The webinar covered:

  • Suggestions on how to prioritize math skills to target for this school year and decrease the overwhelmed feeling that teachers are having
  • How embedded assessments can decrease stress on students
  • Ideas on managing the time crunch when moving back and forth between face-to-face and virtual learning

Resources:

Free Downloads:

  • Make your own set of TouchMath Numerals
  • Visit our Samples & Free Stuff page to download free TouchMath activities, TouchCubes, Fun Sheets, and TouchMath Poster
  • Visit our Teacher Tools page to view TouchMath Scope and Sequences, Touching/Counting Patterns, Parent/Guardian Communication Letters, Progress Monitoring Spreadsheets, and more!

January 2021

Teachers and TouchMath trainers share effective tools, strategies and techniques (aligned to the research-based TouchMath curriculum) to assess math gaps and foster student learning in any learning environment.
The webinar covered:

  • Assessment strategies and insights that can be used to inform assessment decisions
  • Distance learning assessment tools for math to match learner situations
  • How to use formal tools of evaluation in distance learning to document learning for reporting purposes

Resources:

Free Downloads:

  • Make your own set of TouchMath Numerals
  • Visit our Samples & Free Stuff page to download free TouchMath activities, TouchCubes, Fun Sheets, and TouchMath Poster
  • Visit our Teacher Tools page to view TouchMath Scope and Sequences, Touching/Counting Patterns, Parent/Guardian Communication Letters, Progress Monitoring Spreadsheets, and more!

July 2020

How can you prepare for the next school year when there are so many unknowns? How are we going to address the inevitable gaps in knowledge that are a result of both the expected summer learning loss and COVID slide? Should you reteach what was missed last year, or focus on acceleration? How can you quickly determine what students know and what they really know?
The webinar covered:

  • Supporting learning continuity
  • Identifying what students know through formative assessment
  • Designing math instruction to enable student success and engagement
  • What to remediate and what to skip
  • Preparing for teaching in-person, or through hybrid or distance models

Grab and go bag ideas:


Free downloads:


Additional resources:

April 2020

As schools across the country closed in response to COVID-19, it became critical for educators to have the tools and knowledge they need to effectively teach math through distance learning. Our Professional Learning team shared several effective practices for distance learning, including how to use manipulatives and provide quality math instruction. We also discussed supporting SPED, RtI, and targeted intervention students learning from home.
The webinar covered:

  • How to shift to distance or online teaching using TouchMath.
  • How to help parents and students use manipulatives at home.
  • How best to validate skills.
  • How to work around low tech and lack of resources.

Here are the resources we mentioned during the webinar:

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