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Mental math strategies are techniques that help to work out mathematical

operations using only our brains, without the help of a calculator. People use

S mental math in their lives, for buying, selling, measuring, and so on.

E Mental math is important for improving our memory. It is a useful exercise for

I the brain that keeps it healthy, quick, and sharp. It also helps students

G understand the sense of numbers and the relationship between quantities.

Moreover, it improves students' imagination, visualization, and creativity.
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Mental math also helps to build students' self-esteem and confidence.
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A There are many examples of mental math strategies:

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In Multiplication:
T In Addition:

Repeated addition
S Breaking down addition and

subtraction problems into parts Repeated subtraction
Using place value concepts
H Adding many numbers at the

same time Factorizing
T Using the Commutative Property
Using place value to partition
A of Multiplication
numbers
M Multiplying from left to right

Memorizing squares of numbers

L from 1 to 20

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T Students can improve their mental math abilities through regular practice and

N by avoiding using calculators at all times. Also, it will be fun to practice with

our friends and share our tricks with them. Finally, think of mental math as a
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fun activity!
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Written by: Mrs. Amal Al Shanfari