P3 Mental Sum Challenge

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Addition β€’ Techniques

Step-by-step methods for mental addition (teacher demo + pupil practice).

Split the Second Number, Add the Tens, Then Add the Ones

Split the second number into tens and ones. Add tens first, then ones.

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Good for adding fast.

Split Both Numbers, Add the Tens, Add the Ones

Split both numbers into tens and ones, then add the tens and add the ones

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Good for no regrouping (e.g., 45 + 12).

Add 2 Numbers. 1 of the Numbers is Near 100 (One Number 91–99)

Compensation method: make 100 first, then adjust.

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Example: 97 + 56 β†’ (100 + 56) βˆ’ 3.

Add Two Numbers Near 100. Both Numbers are 95 and Above

Use double-compensation: round to 100s, then subtract extras.

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Fast for pairs like 98 + 96.

Subtraction β€’ Techniques

Mental subtraction methods (especially regrouping + compensation).

Split 2 Numbers. Subtract Tens, then Subtract Ones. Good for No Regrouping!

Subtract Tens, then Subtract Ones

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Subtract Tens, then Ones

Round the Single Digit Number to be Subtracted to Nearest Ten. Subtract Tens then Add Extra.

Subtract Tens then Add Extra.Useful for subtracting single digit!

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Good for subtracting single digit.

Round the Double Digit Number to be Subtracted to Nearest Ten. Subtract Tens then Add Extra.

Compensation method: Subtract Tens, then add the extra.Useful for subtracting double digit!

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Example: 78 - 69 β†’ (78 βˆ’ 70) + 1.Good for subtracting 19,29,39,49,59,69,79,89 and 99