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Whole Number Computation

The text outlines methods and steps for solving mathematical problems involving whole numbers, specifically focusing on division and addition. It introduces various algorithms such as the Scaffold Method, where division is approached by breaking down numbers into manageable sections.

Whole Number Computation

Whole Number Computation

Division

Rectangle Sections Method

Steps to perform

If the problem is- 5/330

• Ask “5 times what tens number gives an answer

closest to 330 without going over?”

• 5 x 60 = 300 but 5 x 70 = 350, so 60 gives us

the answer closest to 300 without going over.

• Draw a second rectangle section to the right of

the first section.

• Write a plus sign after the 60 between the two

sections.

• Write 30, the difference from the first

section, inside the second section.

• Ask, “5 times what number gives an answer

closest to 30 without going over?”

• 5 x 6 = 30

• Write 6 at the top of the second section.

• Multiply 5 by 6 to get 30.

• Write 30 below the existing 30.

• Subtract 30 from 30 to get 0.

• Write the difference, 0, below the second

rectangle.

• Add the quotients from each section to find

the quotient: 60 + 6 = 66.

• So, 330 ÷ 5 = 66.

60 + 6 = 66

Epanded Notation Method
The Scaffold Method

Subtraction

Let a and b be whole numbers. The difference of a and b, written a - b, is the unique whole number c such that a = b + c

Lets play a quick game!

The children stand at the back of the class and answer differentiated multiplication questions. They sit down when they have answered a question correctly. The last person standing has to do a forfeit. Forfeits can include being the teacher's slave for the morning, tidying the classroom or anything silly.

Subtracting in parts

Ful of fun

Just like doing it by hand, now do it mentally!

Same Change

The rule states: "If you add the same number to both numbers in the problem, the answer is the same. Likewise, If you subtract the same number from both numbers in the problem, the answer is the same." Using this rule makes the problem more user friendly by changing the second number in the problem to a number with a zero in the ones place.

Example

12 - 8 = 4

Add 4 to both the 12 and the 8.

(12 + 4) - (8 + 4) = 16 - 12 = 4

12 - 8 = ?

Or subtract 6 from both the 12 and the 8. By subtracting 6 from both

numbers you simplify both number and can subtract without regrouping.

(12 - 6) - (8 - 6) = 6 - 2 = 4

Partial Differences
Counting Up

How to perform method

Trade First

Multiplication

Let a and b be any thwo whole numbers. Then the product of a and b, written a x b, is defined by

a x b = b+b+b+.........+b, when a is not equale to 0

Mantal Math

Easy and fun!

Basically, it is a competition between the children and teacher. The teacher ask quite hard Maths questions. If the children get the answer right, they get one point. If they get it wrong, the teacher gets a point. The first to score 5 points gets a permanent point on a scoreboard.

Tools
Egyption Method

The Egyptian Method of multiplication is a three-stage process. In the first stage one forms two columns, one for each factor. The entries in both columns are formed by repeated doubling. The first column starts with a 1, and doubling is done until one reaches the largest power of two not exceeding the first factor. The second column starts with the second factor, and repeatedly doubles as often as was done in the first column. In the second stage, working bottom to top, one identifies the subset of entries in the first column that adds up to the first factor, and one crosses out the other entries. In the third stage one adds up the corresponding entries in the second column. The example blow assumes that the addition is done using the fast traditional algorithm with carries done mentally.

83 * 27

+ 1 27

+ 2 54

4 108

8 216

+ 16 432

32 864

+ 64 1728

-- ----

83 2241

Russian Peasant Method

The Rules

  • Write each number at the head of a column.

  • Double the number in the first column, and halve the number in the second column.

  • If the number in the second column is odd, divide it by two and drop the remainder.

  • If the number in the second column is even, cross out that entire row.

  • Keep doubling, halving, and crossing out until the number in the second column is 1.

  • Add up the remaining numbers in the first column. The total is the product of your original numbers.
  • Partial Product

    Example Problem

    83

    27

    ----

    80*20 -> 1600

    80* 7 -> 560

    3*20 -> 60

    3* 7 -> 21

    ----

    2241

    The Lattice Method

    Addition

    Mental Math
    Compensation

    Reformulate a sum to one that is more readily obtained mentally.

    Example 23 + 67

    Think: 23 + 67

    -3 +3

    20 + 70 = 90

    Compatible Numbers

    Create numbers that give you a sum that is easy to use in your head.

    Example 45 + 57

    Think: 45 and 55 are considered compatible because they add to 100 which is an easy number to work with, so: 45 + 57 =

    45 + (55+2) =

    100 + 2 = 102

    Break Up and Bridge

    Break up the numbers after the first addend. Add the parts, bridging from one number to the next.

    Example 742 + 148

    Think: 742 + 100 = 842

    842 + 40 = 882

    882 + 8 = 890

    Load of fun

    Left to Right

    Add the numbers beginning with the left most digits and move to the right.

    Example 724 + 543

    Think: 700 + 500 = 1200

    20 + 40 = 60

    4 +3 = 7

    Then 1200 + 60 + 7 = 1267

    Practice

    Definition

    Algorithms
    Partial Sums
    Opposite Change

    Concept

    This concept is the same as same change for subtraction only you are doing the opposite change. This means if you add four to one number you will subtract four from the other number.

    Column Addition

    How to perform