After taking a few minutes to get to know each other and choose an office, Max and I started on math. Based on the homework and information given by Mom, I created a quick and informal pre-assessment on the white board which covered making 10, comparing and ordering numbers, 3 digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping, algebra and place value (for my own information). Based on the results, I focused on basic subtraction and 3 digit subtraction with and without regrouping. To begin I taught Max a tapping strategy. This strategy allows Max to physically see and touch the value he is subtracting. We then applied this concept to numbers up to 9. This tactile approach seemed to lessen his frustration and increase his confidence almost instantly. After that I taught him a few math games including make-10 go-fish, take a card and make a number. He definitely enjoyed playing make-10 go-fish. Next, we revisited subtracting with 4-digits (Max really wanted to work in the thousands). He applied the tapping strategy and was successful. I also had him practice reading numbers in the thousands and ten-thousands. Lastly we worked on multiplication.