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A simple finger trick for the 11 times table is helping secondary school students aged 12 to 16 improve mental arithmetic skills. By separating two-digit numbers, adding the digits, and inserting the ...

Start with a deck of cards. Before the trick, sneak a peek at the 10th card in the deck. Memorize it. Ask your volunteer to add the first and second digit of their number together. For instance, if he ...

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Struggling with the 11 times table? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. For many secondary school students aged 12 to 16, multiplying by 11 can feel tricky, especially when trying to do it quickly in your ...