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Title:
| Math: Mental Math |
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Description:
| Here are tips for calculating math problems in your head. Learn how to quickly multiply, add, subtract, and divide complex numbers. Also includes tricks on how to square large numbers without writing them down. |
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Grade Level:
| 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Trick Center
These pdf files offer many math tricks on a variety of topics, including prime numbers, fractions, sum of squares, and more.
Math Forum: BeatCalc
This site has many tips on how to square numbers by doing the calculations in your head.
Math Forum: Multiplication Tips
Learn how to quickly multiply numbers by 5, 9, and 11.
Mental Arithmetic Drills
This interactive site lets you practice math drills online. Choose a topic and a difficulty level.
BBC: Mental Maths
This fun site for kids ages 4-11 offers strategies for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers in your head. NOTE: The "Communicate" link leads to discussion boards. NOTE: This site has a link that leads to a discussion board.
Adding With Mental Math
Here are tips for adding two-digit numbers. Try the interactive quiz at the bottom.
Squaring Numbers
This site provides a trick to square numbers between 41 and 59 in your head.
BBC: Mental Division
This site provides tips for division. Online game and quiz are included. NOTE: This site has a link leads to discussion board.
Mental Math Practices
Select a game or an activity to practice your mental math skill.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 1, 4, 5
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