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Mental Addition Strategies Posters

Mental Addition Strategies Posters
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Mathematics Fractions & Decimals Number & Place Value Money Patterns & Algebra
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Description

This colourful and detailed set of posters outlines nine common strategies used to solve mental addition problems.

- Turnarounds
- Make Ten
- Looking for Tens
- Use Ten
- Add Ten
- Doubles
- Near Doubles
- Split Strategy
- Jump Strategy

They are designed to be used as a point of reference to assist students when tackling addition problems. A fantastic diplay for any lower primary school classroom.

Suitable for
  • Relief Teachers
  • Parents
Lesson Structure
  • Individual Activity
  • Rotations / Group Work
  • Class Activity
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Curriculum Codes

MA1-1WM old

Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols

MA1-2WM old

Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems

MA1-3WM old

Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained

MA1-5NA old

Uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers

MA1-7NA old

Represents and models halves, quarters and eighths

MA1-6NA old

Uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division

MA1-4NA old

Applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three-digit numbers

MA1-CSQ-01 new

Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning

MA1-FG-01 new

Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems

MA1-RWN-01 new

Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to read, write and order two- and three-digit numbers

AC9M1N05 9

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive situations, including simple money transactions; represent the situations with diagrams, physical and virtual materials, and use calculation strategies to solve the problem

AC9M1N01 9

Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least 120 using physical and virtual materials, numerals, number lines and charts

AC9M1N04 9

Add and subtract numbers within 20, using physical and virtual materials, part-part-whole knowledge to 10 and a variety of calculation strategies

AC9M1N06 9

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving equal sharing and grouping; represent the situations with diagrams, physical and virtual materials, and use calculation strategies to solve the problem

AC9M2N06 9

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including money transactions; represent situations and choose calculation strategies; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation

AC9M2A02 9

Recall and demonstrate proficiency with addition facts to 20; extend and apply facts to develop related subtraction facts

ACMNA017 8.4

Recognise, describe and order Australian coins according to their value

ACMNA013 8.4

Recognise, model, read, write and order numbers to at least 100. Locate these numbers on a number line

ACMNA015 8.4

Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts

ACMNA030 8.4

Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies

VCMNA087

Recognise, model, read, write and order numbers to at least 100. Locate these numbers on a number line

VCMNA092

Recognise, describe and order Australian coins according to their value

VCMNA090

Represent practical situations that model sharing

VCMNA094

Recognise the importance of repetition of a process in solving problems

VCMNA089

Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts

VCMNA091

Recognise and describe one-half as one of two equal parts of a whole

VCMNA107

Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies

VCMNA108

Recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays

VCMNA114

Apply repetition in arithmetic operations, including multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction

VCMNA111

Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value

VCMNA103

Investigate number sequences, initially those increasing and decreasing by twos, threes, fives and ten from any starting point, then moving to other sequences

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Change the Order
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Looking for Tens
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Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra
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Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Looking for Tens
Searching for Tens
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Curriculum Code: AC9M2N06, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, MA1-6NA, VCMNA107, VCMNA108, VCMNA114, VCMNA111, AC9M2A02, MA1-4NA, VCMNA103, ACMNA030, ...
Year Level: Year 2
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Searching for Tens
Make 10 to Add
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Curriculum Code: AC9M2N06, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, MA1-6NA, VCMNA107, VCMNA108, VCMNA114, VCMNA111, AC9M2A02, MA1-4NA, VCMNA103, ACMNA030, ...
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Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
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Terrific Tens
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Curriculum Code: AC9M2N06, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, MA1-6NA, VCMNA107, VCMNA108, VCMNA114, VCMNA111, AC9M2A02, MA1-4NA, VCMNA103, ACMNA030, ...
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Pages: 1
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Curriculum Code: AC9M2N06, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, MA1-6NA, VCMNA107, VCMNA108, VCMNA114, VCMNA111, AC9M2A02, MA1-4NA, VCMNA103, ACMNA030, ...
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Category: Worksheets
Pages: 2
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Jump Strategy for Addition
Split Strategy for Addition
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Year Level: Year 2
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Split Strategy for Addition
Mental Addition Assessment
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Curriculum Code: AC9M2N06, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, MA1-6NA, VCMNA107, VCMNA108, VCMNA114, VCMNA111, AC9M2A02, MA1-4NA, VCMNA103, ACMNA030, ...
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Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Mental Addition Assessment
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Curriculum Code: AC9M2N06, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-FG-01, MA1-1WM, MA1-2WM, MA1-3WM, MA1-5NA, MA1-6NA, VCMNA107, VCMNA108, VCMNA114, VCMNA111, AC9M2A02, MA1-4NA, VCMNA103, ACMNA030, ...
Year Level: Year 2
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Patterns & Algebra
Category: Resources, Worksheets, Unit Plans
Pages: 39
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Maths Unit: Mental Addition Strategies
Reviews
Nicole Nelson
Posted 2 years ago
WA, Australia

Kids loved these strategies.