Volume 8 Math Stars Worksheet Page 10

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8. Find the next three elements of this se-
Memorizing number facts will save you time.
quence:
Flash cards are one way to learn new facts, but
1, 1, 1, 3, 5, 9, 17, 31, ___, ___, ___, . . .
you also might try these ideas:
• play dice or card games in which you need to
add, subtract, multiply, or divide.
• learn new facts using ones you already know
(7+7 =14 so 7+8=15).
• learn facts that are related to each other
(7x6=42, 6x7=42, 42 ÷ 6=7, 42 ÷ 7=6).
• make a list of the facts you need to memorize
and learn 5 new facts each week.
• Spend 5-10 minutes every day practicing facts.
7. a) Fill in the squares with four different
digits, 0 - 9, to make the largest possible sum.
+
b) Find four different digits to produce the smallest
difference.
Setting Personal Goals
Communicating mathematically means that
you are able to share your ideas and under-
standings with others orally and in writing.
Because there is a strong link between lan-
guage and the way we understand ideas, you
should take part in discussions, ask questions
when you do not understand, and think about
how you would explain to someone else the
steps you use in solving problems.

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