Math Tips: Doing Math in Your Head

You might be amazed at the calculations the average student could do in their heads if they knew a few tricks.

It's also a pretty cool way for the kids to impress their teachers and friends.

Let's say you're multiplying a couple of two digit numbers with the same first digit. And their second digits add up to ten...like 43 times 47.

Here's how to do it quickly in your head:

Multiply first digit by one number greater than itself: 4 times 5 = 20.

So the first part of the answer is 2 0 _ _.

Then just multiply the two second digits together; 7 times 3 = 21.

the last part of the answer is _ _ 2 1.

So 47 × 43 = 2021.

Pretty neat. With a little practice it's easy. There are many more math multiplication tricks the kids can learn.

Check it out here.

Getting Your Child Ready for College Begins Early

Here's some good info to take a look at to make sure your child is on right track as far as classes to prepare them for college.

I'm sure their high school counselors are helping you out, but never hurts to have more valuble info. This article actually begins looking at courses from middle school.

Check it out here.