Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Our Math is Modern!

This week in math we are learning addition and subtraction compensation strategies. What is a compensation strategy? Technically, a compensation strategy is a mental math strategy in which you change one addend to a multiple of ten and then adjust the other addend to keep the balance. Whew, that's a lot! What does it look like? Ideally, if you learn this type of strategy, you can solve math problems in your head faster than on paper. Here's a video to help, so you can help your child.

Compensation Strategy for Addition

Compensation Strategy for Subtraction

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