Mental Maths Strategies - Challenge

About This Worksheet

This Year 2 Addition and Subtraction worksheet focuses on developing crucial mental-strategies. It provides valuable practice in applying number bonds, near doubles, and other mental techniques to solve more challenging addition and subtraction problems. By engaging with this worksheet, children will strengthen their number sense and improve their ability to perform calculations quickly and accurately in their heads. This is a fundamental skill that underpins future mathematical learning. This worksheet aligns with the Year 2 National Curriculum objectives for addition and subtraction, specifically focusing on mental calculation strategies. It helps children develop fluency in number facts and encourages them to think flexibly about numbers. The challenging nature of the problems promotes problem-solving skills and builds confidence in their mathematical abilities. Mastering these mental-strategies will not only improve their performance in the classroom but also equip them with valuable skills for real-world applications, such as calculating change when shopping or estimating quantities. This Year 2 Addition and Subtraction worksheet is an excellent resource for reinforcing mental-strategies and ensuring that children develop a strong foundation in arithmetic. Regular practice with this type of worksheet will help them become more confident and proficient mathematicians.

💡 How to Use This Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to challenge Year 2 pupils to apply their mental addition and subtraction skills to more complex problems. It is best used after children have a solid understanding of basic addition and subtraction facts, number bonds to 10 and 20, and have been introduced to strategies like near doubles and adding/subtracting 10s. Differentiation can be achieved by providing number lines or hundred squares to support children who need visual aids. Encourage children to explain their thinking process aloud. Common mistakes to watch for include errors in place value and incorrect application of mental strategies. For children who complete the worksheet quickly, encourage them to create their own similar problems or to explore different mental strategies for solving the same problem.

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