Adding and Subtracting Stories · Algebraic Thinking

Mental Math Strategies

Developing flexible strategies like doubling, near doubles, and making tens for faster calculation.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it helpful to break a large number into smaller parts before adding?
  2. 2How does knowing ten plus five help us solve nine plus five?
  3. 3Which strategy is most efficient when adding a single digit to a double digit number?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Mental Arithmetic - Class 2
Class: Class 2
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Adding and Subtracting Stories
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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