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638. MENTAL MATH AND AUTOMATICITY
Mental math trains working memory, boosts confidence, supports faster problem-solving, enhances number sense, and facilitates everyday calculations. So why do so many teachers deemphasize this valuable academic and life skill? Amy and Mike invited educator Mike McGibbon to explore the value of mental math and automaticity.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
Why do you need mental math if you have a calculator?
What does automaticity mean and why is it important?
What are some examples of higher-level problem types that depend upon automatic math skills?
What is math debt?…
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