Strategy for Addition

I know addition or adding can be difficult for some students and the "finger method" or counting on fingers doesn't always work. So I though I would pass this along to those of you who could use the help at home.

Step 1: Figure out which number is the bigger or larger number.

Step 2: Put the bigger number in your head (actually point to your head and say that number)

Step 3: Put out the fingers that represent the smaller or other number.

Step 4: With the bigger number in your head (pointing) and the smaller on your fingers begin with 6...

Step 5: ... and count on your fingers 7, 8. That is your answer!!!!

That is it! Good luck practicing this at home :).