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

Most kids struggle with numbers that require "carrying" or "borrowing." Friendly numbers make those problems disappear.

Round one number to the nearest ten to make it "friendly," solve the problem, and then adjust. Example: For 38 + 25 , turn 38 into 40 (by adding 2). The Math: . Now, take away that extra 2 you added earlier. Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut...

Use physical items like LEGO bricks or Cheerios to show why doubling and halving works. Most kids struggle with numbers that require "carrying"