Mind and Fingers Addition Technique

In this video tutorial, the teacher introduces a mental math technique for adding numbers using the mind and fingers. The method involves placing the larger number in the mind and counting the smaller number on fingers. Several examples are demonstrated, including adding 5 and 3, 5 and 6, 13 and 6, and 8 and 23. The video concludes with a discussion on handling larger numbers and a promise to cover more techniques in future lessons.

What is the first step in the mind and fingers addition technique?

• Put the smaller number in your mind

• Put the bigger number in your mind

• Raise all fingers

• Start counting from zero

In the example of 5 plus 3, what number do you start counting from?

• 6

• 3

• 5

• 8

When adding 5 and 6, how many fingers should be raised?

• 6

• 11

• 5

• None

What is the sum of 5 plus 6 using the mind and fingers technique?

• 13

• 12

• 11

• 10

In the example of 13 plus 6, what is the first number you count after 13?

• 17

• 16

• 15

• 14

What is the result of adding 13 and 6 using the technique?

• 21

• 20

• 19

• 18

When adding 8 and 23, what number do you start counting from?

• 23

• 8

• 31

• 24

What is the sum of 8 plus 23 using the mind and fingers method?

• 30

• 31

• 32

• 33

What should you do if the smaller number is more than 10?

• Use a calculator

• Skip the problem

• Use toes

• Learn other techniques

What is the main limitation of the mind and fingers technique?

• It is limited by the number of fingers

• It only works for numbers less than 10

• It requires a calculator

• It cannot be used for subtraction