Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut... ★

It’s great for any problem involving a 5 or an even number. 4. "Front-End" Addition

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 Mental Math Kids Can't Resist!: Tips, Short-cut...

Give the kid the "trick" and give yourself a calculator. Race to see who gets the answer first. (Let them win!) It’s great for any problem involving a 5 or an even number

This is how our brains naturally read, so it feels more intuitive than the "stacking" method. 5. Squaring Numbers Ending in 5 This one makes kids look like absolute geniuses. The Trick: To square a number like 25, 35, or 75: The answer always ends in 25. (Let them win

Cut one number in half and double the other. The answer stays the same. Example: 14 x 5 Half of 14 is 7. Double of 5 is 10. . (Much easier than 14 x 5!)