Addition Strategies

When you want to add numbers quickly in your head, you can use a clever strategy called 'making tens.' This method helps you to simplify addition and makes it much easier! For instance, if you need to add 8 and 7, you can take 2 from the 7 to create a 10. Here’s how it works: first, you calculate 8 plus 2, which gives you 10. Then, you add the leftover 5 from the 7 to the 10. So, 10 plus 5 equals 15! This 'make a ten' strategy is super helpful and can be used with any pair of single-digit numbers. By using this technique, you can become faster and more confident in your addition skills, making math fun and exciting! Remember, practicing this strategy will help you become a math whiz!