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What is Touch Math?

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Touch Math is a multi-sensory approach to teaching math that uses touch points on numbers to help students understand and perform mathematical operations.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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How do you subtract using Touch Math?

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To subtract using Touch Math, you touch the points on the number being subtracted and count backward to find the answer.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the first step in Touch Math subtraction?

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The first step is to identify the numbers involved in the subtraction problem.

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What does the number 5 look like in Touch Math?

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In Touch Math, the number 5 has 5 touch points: one at the top, one in the middle, and three at the bottom.

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What is the purpose of touch points in Touch Math?

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Touch points help students visualize and physically engage with numbers, making it easier to perform calculations.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If you have 7 and subtract 3, how do you show this with Touch Math?

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You would touch the points on 7, then count backward 3 points to find the answer.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the answer to 8 - 2 using Touch Math?

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The answer is 6. You touch the points on 8 and count back 2 points.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a visual representation of numbers in a straight line, used to help with addition and subtraction.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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How can a number line help with Touch Math subtraction?

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A number line can help visualize the subtraction process by showing how to count backward from the starting number.

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CCSS.1.NBT.C.4

CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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What is the answer to 10 - 4 using Touch Math?

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The answer is 6. Touch the points on 10 and count back 4 points.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1