Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut... — Mental

Standard school math teaches kids to work right-to-left (ones, then tens). Mental math is much faster . The Trick: Add the "big" values first. Example: 64 + 28 Add the tens: Add the ones:

Here’s a deep dive into the mental math strategies that are actually fun for kids to learn. 1. The "Friendly Numbers" Strategy (Compensation) Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut...

If the middle sum is 10 or more (like 87 x 11), just carry the "1" to the first digit! 3. The "Doubling and Halving" Method Standard school math teaches kids to work right-to-left

Cut one number in half and double the other. The answer stays the same. Example: 14 x 5 Half of 14 is 7. Double of 5 is 10. . (Much easier than 14 x 5!) Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut...