Explain why it works
After solving 52 − 27, ask two kids who used different strategies to explain. One counted up, one broke apart tens. Hearing different ways builds flexible thinkers. Ask "Why does that work?" every day.
Why it works: using clear, consistent math words out loud is one of the U.S. Department of Education's recommendations for elementary math.
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