Mental Math Strategies Assessment

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. For example, in 12 - 10, we take 10 away from 12, which equals 2.

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What does it mean to add more?

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To add more means to increase a number by another number. For example, if you have 12 donkeys and Zack buys 10 more, he has 12 + 10 = 22 donkeys.

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What is the result of 100 more than a number?

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To find 100 more than a number, you simply add 100 to that number. For example, 100 more than 420 is 420 + 100 = 520.

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How do you find the total number of items?

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To find the total number of items, you add the number of items you have to the number of items someone else has. For example, if Joseph has 5 cars and Mr. Arthur has 20 cars, the total is 5 + 20 = 25 cars.

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What is the meaning of 'less than' in math?

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'Less than' means to subtract a number from another number. For example, 10 less than 145 means 145 - 10 = 135.

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What is the difference in subtraction?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another. For example, the difference between 12 and 10 is 12 - 10 = 2.

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What is the sum in addition?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together. For example, the sum of 12 and 10 is 12 + 10 = 22.

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How do you solve a word problem in math?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the numbers involved, and determine what operation (addition, subtraction, etc.) to use.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps visualize addition and subtraction.

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What is the process of estimation?

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Estimation is finding a number that is close to the exact answer. For example, estimating 12 - 10 can be thought of as about 2.