Why is compensation a smart strategy for 299 + 46?

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Students communicate how their chosen method helped them solve efficiently and accurately. This 2nd Grade Math lesson builds the skill Flexible strategies with place value and computation with a concept card and practice.

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"Justify a strategy choice" is a 2nd Grade Math lesson in the Extension: Mastery unit, designed for students around ages 7-8.

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Question

Why is compensation a smart strategy for 299 + 46?

Accepted Answer

Because 299 is close to 300, which is easier to add