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Maths trick

Near doubles

When two numbers are next to each other, double the smaller one and add 1.

Ages 6–8

Worked example

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Step 1 of 4

6 + 7: the two numbers are next-door neighbours.

Quick practice

Five fresh questions, marked straight away. Use the trick!

When two numbers are next to each other, double the smaller one and add 1.

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Make ten

Look for two numbers that make 10, and add them first.

Ages 5–8

Bridging ten

Jump to the next ten first, then add what is left.

Ages 6–9

Partitioning

Split numbers into tens and ones, add each part, then put them back together.

Ages 7–10