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Using Compensation in Math
In this using compensation in math activity, 6th graders answer eight questions about using compensation in addition and subtraction problems.
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Make it Easier-- Add, then Take
In this math worksheet, students learn a mental math strategy in addition called compensation. When adding a number such as 29, students learn to add 30, then take 1 away. Students solve 25 problems in which they round to the nearest...
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Addition Strategies: Compensation
In this math worksheet, students learn the addition strategy of compensation: adding an easy number like 10, 20 or 30 and then subtracting a very small number like 1 or 2. Students solve 12 problems on the page.
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Add 29, 39, 49 To Any 2-Digit Number
In this addition worksheet, students solve 18 problems in which the number 29, 39, or 49 is added to a two digit number. There are no hints or examples. Problems are in horizontal format for mental math.
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Mental Math Strategies
In this mental math learning exercise, students read an information box that explains how to use breaking apart or compensation to solve addition or subtraction problems. Students add or subtract using mental math in 8 examples.
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Add 19 to Any 2-Digit Number
For this addition worksheet, students solve 18 problems in which the number 19 is added to a two-digit number. No hints or examples are provided.
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Mental Math Methods
In this mental math activity, students use mental math methods to solve problems. Students complete 1 addition, 1 multiplication, and 1 subtraction problem using these methods.