Mental Strategies - Practice

About This Worksheet

This Year 2 Addition and Subtraction worksheet focuses on developing essential Mental Strategies. It provides valuable practice in using techniques like near doubles, adding 10 and adjusting, and utilising number bonds to 10. These mental maths skills are crucial for building number sense and fluency, which are foundational for more complex mathematical concepts later on. By engaging with this worksheet, children will strengthen their ability to perform calculations quickly and accurately without relying solely on written methods. This not only improves their performance in maths lessons but also builds confidence in their mathematical abilities. The worksheet aligns with the National Curriculum for Year 2, specifically targeting the objectives related to addition and subtraction within 100. Developing strong mental maths skills has real-world applications, such as quickly calculating prices in a shop or working out change. This worksheet offers a fun and engaging way for Year 2 students to practice and master these vital skills, setting them up for success in future maths learning. Regular practice with worksheets like this helps to consolidate learning and reinforce understanding of key concepts. This Year 2 Addition and Subtraction worksheet is an invaluable tool for teachers and parents looking to support children's mathematical development.

💡 How to Use This Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to be used after introducing mental addition and subtraction strategies to Year 2 students. It can be used as a classroom activity, homework assignment, or as part of a maths intervention group. Before starting, review the strategies with the class, such as using near doubles (e.g., 6 + 7 is close to 6 + 6) and adding 10 and adjusting (e.g., 25 + 9 is the same as 25 + 10 - 1). For differentiation, provide number lines or counters for students who need extra support. Encourage students to explain their thinking process aloud to identify any misconceptions. Common mistakes include forgetting to adjust after adding 10 or misidentifying near doubles. For an extension activity, challenge students to create their own addition and subtraction problems that can be solved using mental strategies, and then explain their chosen strategy.

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