take the mystery out of math tricks

Mental Math in the Middle Grades

Jack A. Hope, Barbara Reys, Robert Reys

Ever wonder how someone solves a problem so quickly, in their head? Learn for yourself! These lessons use a variety of methods to encourage quick computation based on understanding. With comic illustrations, the authors demonstrate different mental math strategies. Students can then practice the strategy with the oral and written problems provided.

Topic: math
Age Level: middle school
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