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

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!)

Making math feel like a game rather than a chore is the "secret sauce" for helping kids master numbers. When kids realize they can solve problems faster than a calculator can be turned on, their confidence skyrockets. Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut...

Most kids struggle with numbers that require "carrying" or "borrowing." Friendly numbers make those problems disappear. Cut one number in half and double the other

This is a lifesaver for multiplication tables that haven't been memorized yet. It simplifies complex problems into manageable ones. Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut...