The Effectiveness of the TouchMath Program with Fourth-and Fifth-Grade Special Education Students
This action research study investigates whether or not TouchMath used as a supplement to the Everyday Math program is an effective tool in increasing special education students' math achievement. Fourth- and fifth-grade students used the TouchMath Program over a four-week period. Pre- and posttests were given to the students, both teacher made, and TOMA-2 (Test of Mathematical Ability 2nd Edition).
Survey participants included kindergarten through third-grade teachers randomly selected from all elementary schools in the United States. The data supports the following conclusions: