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 __Tip#1 Touch Point Math__ : Touch point math is using points on the number to count. Below is the way to use touch point math. __Tip #2 Addition:__ For solving addition problems, student should be "counting on." This means that if the student's problem is 7+3= the student will first say seven (aloud), eight, nine ten. The student speeds up the addition process by using counting on. Another example is 8+4= the student will say eight first followed by nine, ten eleven and twelve. __ Tip #3 Counting On Using Touch Points: __ When the problem is 8+4= the student will combine touch points and counting on. The student should say the number eight and count on four. Using the number four touch points, the student will touch the points on the number four while saying nine,ten,eleven and twelve. This uses both touch points and counting on. __ Tip #4 Memorize basic Addition and Multiplication facts to speed up homework**:** __Memorizing certain equations can speed your ability to solve problems...do this with the addition of doubles-1+1, 2+2, 3+3 etc. Also multiplication by 1-1x1, 1x2, 1x3 etc. Also multiplication by 2- 2x1,2x2,2x3,2x4 etc. By having these facts down, the student will move through homework with greater ease. __Tip #5 Doubles Plus 1:__ Help student use doubles plus one to make a tougher addition problems easier. For example 7+ 8. Tell the student that they know that 7+7=14 so 7+7=14 add 1 and that equals15. Show the student using manipulatives. Again 4+5= is the problem so ask the student what 4+4= when they say 8 tell them to add 1.
 * The number one is touched at the top while counting, "one."
 * The number two is touched at the beginning and the end of the numeral while counting, "one, two."
 * The number three is touched at the beginning, middle and end of the numeral while counting, "one,two,three."
 * The number four touched and counted from top to bottom on the down strokes while counting, "one, two, three, four."
 * The number five is touched and counted in the order, "one, two, three, four,five." The fourth touchpoint may be referred to as the "belly button" to help students remember it.
 * The number six starts the use of dots with circles. Six is touched and counted from top to bottom, "one-two, three-four, five-six."
 * The number seven is touched and counted from top to bottom, "one-two, three-four, five-six," then come back up and count "seven." The single touch point on the seven is referred to as the nose. Tell your child, "Come back up and punch the seven in the nose."
 * The number eight is touched and counted from left to right, "one-two, three-four, five-six, seven-eight." Tell your child that the eight looks like a robot. They will count his head first, then his body.
 * The number nine is touched and counted from top to bottom, "one-two, three-four, five-six," followed by the single dots, "seven, eight, nine." Tell your child that the nine has a face-eyes and nose.