Maths: problems and number tricks

In class we looked at Abacus page 72 which is all about tricks with numbers. It is like doing word problems but much more fun. Can you explain to your family how the trick at the top of the page works? If we follow the steps, we subtract everything we added and we are left with ten times the number we started with. Then, if we cross off the last zero, we are left with exactly the number we started with. Next week we will have fun talking about the page. Enjoy doing your homework.