Here’s what we practice 👇 ✨the mental math skills involved✨ We practice breaking apart 2-digit numbers into expanded form. (41=40 1) We practice adding 2 multiples of 10 together. (40 10=50) We practice adding a multiple of 10 to a single-digit number. (50 6=56) Teach these skills before teaching the Break Apart Strategy and it will become your students’ favorite strategy. 🙌 Want to feel completely confident teaching this strategy? 👉Comment “break apart” and I’ll send you my blog post where I

355K views · 10K reactions | Mental Math Matters! Building strong mental math skills in school helps students think faster, solve problems confidently, and strengthen their overall understanding of numbers. It boosts memory, sharpens focus, and prepares young minds for real-world challenges. Watch as Grade 3 students from SMB Fatima Jinnah and Khatoon-e-Pakistan Government School take on Shehzad Roy in a mental math face off! | Zindagi Trust | Facebook