Inclusive Access to a Diploma: Provides teachers with lots of ideas for accessible math instruction that maintains the rigor of the state standards. This includes teaching guides that contain suggestions for alternative means of expression, such as using assistive technology to write equations or draw graphs.
Mathematizing4all: Dr. Rachel Lambert’s website for teachers to accompany her book Rethinking Disability and Mathematics.
Choral Counting – Berkeley Everett: Provides a 10-15-minute routine to build number sense.
Decimal Place Parking Lot: Worksheets to help with visual place value.
Math Apps | The Math Learning Center: Free apps that make math into a fun game that will keep your kids learning.
Multiplication and Division Goals – Spedhelper: Sample goals tied to Common Core State Standards.
Math - Down Syndrome Resource Foundation: Information and resources tailored to the Down syndrome learning profile.
Dyscalculia.org: Tailored resources for students with dyscalculia.
Not all students learn at the same pace, and adaptive learning tools provide a way to tailor instruction to their individual needs. Programs like ones below are built to assess skill levels and adjust lessons accordingly. This personalization helps students to advance at their own pace, reinforcing the building blocks of skills while providing new information at the right time.
IXL Math: Recommended by an educational therapist, IXL Math helps students learn at their own pace with adaptive questions that automatically adjust to the right level of difficulty. A wide variety of questions keeps practice sessions fresh and enables all types of learners to reach their full potential. Parents can keep track of students’ progress, and learning can be adjusted easily depending on skill level. Choose from a bundle of all core subjects at a monthly or yearly subscription or choose specific subjects such as math. IXL’s curriculum also aligns with the Common Core Content Standards.
MobyMax: MobyMax's adaptive curriculum enables teachers to create individualized education plans for students at any level, allowing them to progress at their own pace. MobyMax uses personalized learning to identify learning gaps in all K–8 subjects and reports progress to the teacher. This personalized learning approach is implemented via online adaptive technology. Their curriculum includes a suite of classroom tools with features like diagnostic testing, progress monitoring, assessments, adaptive lessons, and student motivational and communication tools that encourage students to use the program from home. Subjects include adaptive math, adaptive science, adaptive social studies, language arts, early reading, reading, phonics, writing, and test prep/review.
TouchMath: TouchMath's multisensory program makes math engaging and accessible for students of all abilities who struggle to understand content at their grade level. They offer complete instructional programs, motivational computer programs, and classroom aides that allow the student to work at their own pace. Their catalog offers a variety of workbooks, programs, and resources based on individual needs and skill level. Items can be bought individually or in packages.
Shiller Learning: Shiller Learning offers “research-based curricula, music, manipulatives, flashcards, and workbooks” to help kids learn math skills. Their packages include Montessori-based lesson guides, diagnostic tests, parent guides, hands-on materials, and more. Math Kit I is geared toward grades Pre-K to 3 and Math Kit II is meant for grades 4 to 8; both offer virtual options and all their kits can be found here.
Dreambox- Math is a website that is designed to help with math intervention, remediation, or enrichment for grades K-9.
Explore Learning is a program for students grades K-12 that is approved by LAUSD and makes learning math more like a game.
Some states have additional resources to help students learn and practice math concepts. For example, in 2022, it was reported that only 33% of students in California scored at or above state standard for math. Since then, the state has concentrated on improving mathematics by compiling a list of programs for students with all types of abilities. The list of mathematics programs submitted by the California Department of Education includes teaching materials that are designed to be aligned with Common Core State Standards and to meet the diverse needs of students, including students with disabilities. Below is a short compilation of some of the programs for grades K-8.
Assistive technology apps are designed for students with disabilities to provide access to math instruction.
MathType writes math equations and chemical formulas in Google Docs and Google Slides
ModMath is an iPad app that helps kids with dyslexia and dysgraphia do math. (FREE, $4.99 for pro version)
Equatio moves math into digital instruction and helps students hear their math read aloud to them. It helps students to visualize and explore a written equation. (Free trial/$150 per year for a single license; teachers have free access.)
The Math Learning Center has 10 stand-alone Chrome and iOS apps for math manipulatives. The apps include fractions, math clock, number lines, and more. (FREE)
Dexteria Dots - Get in Touch with Math is an app that helps students practice their math skills while working on dexteria skills at the same time.
Plus 10: A Math Practice Set for Special Education & Intellectual Disabilities is an inexpensive packet for students to practice their addition math skills.
ArithmeType Math Keyboard is designed specifically to help students learn mathematics. The keyboard locates the numbers, operations, common math letters and symbols in one plug-and-play device that works alongside the computer. The output of math is therefore more fluid compared to a standard QWERTY keyboard.
Arithmetic Board Home School Math Counting Educational Teaching Aid with Dice is a tactile board with removable pieces to help blind or visually impaired students learn math skills.
Abilipad is an iOS app that helps students with writing challenges by offering speech-to-text and predictive text capabilities to assist with math-related writing tasks.
Read&Write for Google Chrome is a tool that assists students with reading and writing mathematical equations by providing text-to-speech, word prediction, and a dictionary. For more apps that help with communication, check out our article Top Communication Tools, Apps, Assistive Technology, and More!
Students don’t all learn in the same way. There’s a good portion of students that learn by doing, who are “hands-on learners” (aka kinesthetic learners). Listed below are a few tools to assist with a more hands-on learning approach.
Manipulatives:
Tactile math boards/tools (for students who are blind or visually impaired):
STEM-based math kits:
For students who struggle with executive functioning skills like memory, time management, and self-motivation, these tools can help learning, reduce frustration, and build independence in math and life.
These are great tech tools for any student learning math.
Online Student Course - YouCubed: How to learn math — a six-part course for students using Professor Jo Boaler’s Math Mindset approach.
Kahn Academy: Short videos for each math standard from preschool all the way to high school.
DoodleMaths is an app for kids that boosts maths confidence and ability by creating every child a unique maths experience tailored to their needs
Photomath allows students (or helping parents) to scan the math problem with their phone, and it offers a step by step explanation about how to complete the assignment. (FREE, or $9.99/month for Photomath Plus). Heads up, some teachers don’t like students using this! But it’s a great tool for parents who can’t remember their algebra days.
Apps like the ones below allow students (or helping parents) to scan the math problem with their phone, and it offers a step-by-step explanation about how to complete the assignment. Heads up, some teachers don’t like students using this! But it’s a great tool for parents who can’t remember their algebra days.
FLEXI a free AI math tutor that helps work through math problems with students
Thetawise an AI program that walks students through math problems (FREE, or $15/month for the pro version)
Photomath: scans the math problems and provides detailed answers (FREE, or $9.99/month for Photomath Plus)
Mathos | AI Math Solver (FREE)
Games are a great way to help your child build math skills without it feeling like work! These fun and engaging options encourage problem-solving, number sense, and strategic thinking:
Math Apps | The Math Learning Center: a free website that has fun math games to make it so that your child doesn’t even realize they are practicing math.
Feed the Woozle is a counting game that helps focus on fine motor skills where kids feed a friendly monster.
Monkey Balance an interactive game that helps encourage kids to recognize numbers and basic addition using a fun balance scale.
Yahtzee: a classic dice game that encourages number patterns, addition, and strategic thinking.
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