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Mental Maths Strategies
⭐ MasteredMental maths means calculating in your head. Strategies include splitting numbers, using near doubles and counting on from the bigger number.
💡 Fun fact
To add 48 and 7, you can add 2 to 48 to make 50, then add 5 to get 55.
All about Mental Maths Strategies
Mental maths means calculating in your head. Useful strategies include splitting numbers into tens and ones, using near doubles and counting on from the bigger number.
Practising these methods builds confidence and speed.
If you know 6 + 6 = 12, you can work out 6 + 7 by adding one more. Practising these strategies every day makes calculations quicker and more accurate.
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Real-life uses of Mental Maths Strategies
- Working out shopping totals quickly
- Checking answers without a calculator
- Solving problems in quizzes
Frequently asked questions about Mental Maths Strategies
What is a useful mental strategy?
Splitting numbers into tens and ones.
How can counting on help?
Start from the bigger number and count up by the smaller number.