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examples of the different addition strategies I am listing some tasks that
it would be useful if children aged 5-7 were familiar with in
order to achieve their maximum potential.
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is important to remember that we teach many different methods in order
that a child can decide which method works best for them. If it gives you
the right answer, it is the best method for you!!!
Mental Calculations The main rule for mental addition is to always start with the largest number. The way it is taught is to tell the children to put the biggest number in their head and then count on i.e. 4+7 they would start with 7 and count on 4. Its not obligatory to start with the largest number but it is far easier and leaves less room for counting errors or losing count when counting on. "T.U.B."method "T.U.B." stands for Tens, Units, Both. This is a good strategy for adding two 2 digit numbers and uses partitioning (splitting numbers into tens and units). Here is an example 25 + 13 =38 Step 1. Partition the numbers ( 20 + 5 ) ( 10 + 3 ) Step 2. Add up the tens (put "T" at side) T 20 + 10 = 30 Step 3. Add up the units (put "U" at side) U 5 + 3 = 8 Step 4. Add "T" and "U" answers together (put "B" for both) B 30 + 8 = 38 Step 5. Remember to put the answer at the end of the original sum
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Example 1 - adding on a number below 10 23 + 4 =27 Step 1.Draw a horizontal line
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Put 23 in the circle (represents putting the largest number in your head
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Draw 4 small jumps from the top of the 'head' and write the next number
where each jump touches the line.
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Draw 1 small unit jump and write the number underneath as before
remembering that this is only a count of 1 and not 10.
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square method
It is hoped that after learning this method children will be able to visualize the 100 square in their mind and use it both in addition and subtraction. It is an excellent aid to counting in tens because the children can see that the next tens number they need lies under the number they are on. Similarly if they are counting back, the next number they need lies above the one they are on e.g. count on from 12 in tens, the number under 12 is 22 then 32 etc. So they can therefore just follow down the column (or up if subtracting) and eventually they will not need to use the 100 square, they will see it in their mind. |
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Step 1. Partition the 12 into 10 and 2, then locate 25 on the 100 square (shown yellow). Step2. Add on the 10 (obtained when 12 was partitioned) by going down 1 square to 35 (shown red) Step 3. Count on the 2 units (obtained when 12 was partitioned) by going along 2 squares (shown blue). Answer 37 Step 4. Remember to write the answer by the original sum. To add larger 2 digit numbers follow the same method, just move down the required number of tens i.e. for 37, move down 3 tens and across 7 units. |
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