TEKS & Objectives
7.1.A apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace
7.1.C select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems
We will strengthen our number sense.
I will practice mathematical thinking.
1. Complete warmup.
2. Introduction to Touch Math
- How would you solve the problems below?
- One way is to start from the bigger dice and tap the dots on the smaller dice while you count.
- In the first example, you would start at three, and touch your pencil to the two dots on the next dice: Counting from 3, then four and five.
- Touch math is a lot like that.
- Because we usually add numbers instead of dots on dice, touch math lets us tap and count directly on numbers.
- Check out the chart below to see how the touch points are placed on numbers.
- REMEMBER, dots inside circles are counted TWICE.
3. Practice with an interactive PowerPoint.
- Click through the PowerPoint to see this strategy in action.
4. Practice touch math.
5. “Adding Using Touch Math”
6. Complete assignment at Brainzy.
Remember the instructions:
a.) Go to: www.education.com/games/play
b.) Click on “Sign in” at the bottom.
c.) Click on “Use Access Code” at the bottom.
d.) Enter your student code.
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e.) Look for your assignments.
Ten Frames Signs
Bubble Buster Addition to 10
Speed Counting: 20 to 40
Jumpy: Counting by 1s from 1 to 100
Look for the assignment with today’s date.
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