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Use physical items like LEGO bricks or Cheerios to show why doubling and halving works.

It feels like a shortcut that lets them avoid the "old-fashioned" way. 2. Multiplying by 11: The "Split and Sandwich" Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut...

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. Use physical items like LEGO bricks or Cheerios

At a restaurant, ask them to mentally calculate the 10% or 20% tip before you look at the receipt. their confidence skyrockets. At a restaurant

If the middle sum is 10 or more (like 87 x 11), just carry the "1" to the first digit! 3. The "Doubling and Halving" Method