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Arithmetic Tactics (2-3 Digits)

Topics

Mental math on adding/subtracting within 20 (time-limited)

Quickly add and subtract numbers up to 20 mentally using methods like breaking apart, compensation, and counting on within a time limit.

Age Group: Elementary

Add/Subtract within 100 with workings

Fluently add and subtract within 100 using place value, regrouping, and operational properties, showing all workings.

Age Group: Elementary

Mental math of adding 10/100 to any 10/100 multiple

Mentally add 10 or 100 to a multiple of 10 or 100 by adjusting the tens or hundreds place value.

Age Group: Elementary

Add/Subtract within 1000 with workings

Add and subtract three-digit numbers vertically, showing all steps in calculations for clarity.

Age Group: Elementary

Description

The topic “Arithmetic Tactics (2-3 Digits)” focuses on enhancing children’s mental math skills and understanding of addition and subtraction involving two- and three-digit numbers. By practicing mental math for addition and subtraction within 20, children will develop quick calculation techniques such as breaking apart numbers, compensation, and counting on, all while working within a time limit to improve their speed and accuracy. When adding and subtracting within 100, they will learn to utilize place value and regrouping strategies, fostering a deeper comprehension of operational properties while clearly showing their workings. Additionally, the topic covers mental strategies for adding 10 or 100 to multiples of 10 or 100, emphasizing the importance of place value adjustments in efficient calculations. Finally, children will apply these skills to add and subtract three-digit numbers within 1000, focusing on vertical calculations and methodical steps to ensure clarity in their processes. Overall, this topic aims to strengthen foundational arithmetic skills, boost confidence in calculations, and prepare students for more complex mathematical concepts in the future. Through these tactics, children will gain a solid grasp of number operations and improve their overall mathematical fluency.